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    IMPACT OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF LEARNERS IN SCIENCE IN NAMISINDWA TOWN COUNCIL, NAMISINDWA DISTRICT
    (2024-09-02) KHWAKA STELLA
    ABSTRACT The study set out to examine the impact of instructional materials on the academic Performance of learners in science in Namisindwa town council, Namisindwa district . The study was guided by the following objectives; analyzing the availability of instructional materials in selected schools of study, examining the effects of instructional materials on the academic performance of learners in Science and examining the challenges teachers face in accessing instructional Materials. The study adopted a cross sectional research design employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches that targeted; head teachers, teachers and learners who were expected to provide the required information. Questionnaires and interview guide were used to collect data from various respondents. To get quality data, the researcher ensured that the instruments were valid by conducting a preliminary survey and SPSS to determine their reliability. The findings from the study indicated that; instructional materials play a very crucial role on the learners’ academic performance. They concluded that the presence of instructional materials facilitate learning in the primary schools in Namisindwa Town Council, Namisindwa District. It was recommended that there should be adequate supply and maintenance of instructional materials across the primary schools in the Town Council. Emphasis should be given on the use of instructional materials when teaching science and other related subjects.