Effects of Concept Mapping Strategy on Students’ Perception and Performance in Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

Florence Harvey
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Florence Harvey: Department of Science Education, Methodist College of Education, Akim Oda.

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 5, 2521-2532

Abstract: The purpose of this research was to examine how the use of concept mapping strategy affected the comprehension of photosynthesis and cellular respiration among second-year students studying elective biology at Akim Swedru Senior High School. A total of 105 students participated in the study, which spanned six weeks. Pre-test and post-tests were administered using a biology test developed by the teacher. The results indicated significant differences between the experimental group, taught using concept maps, and the control group, taught using traditional methods. This suggests that concept maps assist students in understanding the subject matter, identifying key concepts, and establishing connections between different concepts. Additionally, the study uncovered positive perceptions among students regarding the effectiveness of concept maps as a teaching approach in Biology. Consequently, it is recommended that biology teachers in other Senior High Schools incorporate concept mapping as a teaching method. Furthermore, it is suggested that this study be replicated in different regions for further validation.

Date: 2024
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