Impact of Computer Simulation on the Achievement of Biology Students at Secondary Level

Abstract

The present study was conducted to explore the impact of computer simulation on achievement of biology students at secondary level. Pre-test post-test research design was used for this study. The study was conducted with 60 students, 30 in each experimental and control group at a government girls school of Dera Ghazi Khan. Experimental group was exposed to computer simulations while the control group was instructed using traditional teaching method. The data obtained was analyzed by applying paired t-test and t-test of independent samples. The findings indicated that students in experimental group received higher learning gains, and scored better in the post-test as compared to students in control group. Hence, it is recommended that science teachers may incorporate computer simulations in their teaching to improve students’ achievement level. There is a dire need to train science teachers of government schools in use of computer simulation as instructional tool.