A Study Of The Common Difficulties Encountered By Students In Chemistry Practical Class In Secondary Schools In Uhunmwonde L. G. A. Of Edo State

ABSTRACTThis study was carried out in order to know the common difficulties encountered by students in chemistry practical class in secondary schools in Uhunmwonde LGA of Edo State. The number of teachers and students involved were about fifty two students and seven for teachers respectively. The criteria used for the selection of the schools was based on their past performance in SSCE (2006-2009). This research was based on four hypotheses, the four hypotheses were validated and they are:There is shortage of qualified chemistry teachers in secondary schools. School laboratories are inadequate…