UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
Dear Respondents,
I am a final year student of the Department of Science Education, University of Lagos. I am
currently conducting research on “Investigating the relationship between laboratory
equipment availability, student engagement and academic achievement In Basic science: A
comparative study of public and private secondary schools” The questionnaire is mainly to
obtain necessary information to help in investigation.
Thanks for your cooperation.
SECTION A: Demographic Information
1. Gender: Male [ ] Female [ ]
2. Class: JSS1 [ ] JSS2 [ ] JSS3 [ ]
3. School Type: Public [ ] Private [ ]
SECTION B: Availability of Laboratory Equipment
Strongly Agree (SA) Agree (A) Neutral (N) Disagree (D) Strongly Disagree (SD)
5 4 3 2 1
(Research Question 1: To what extent is laboratory equipment available in public and
private secondary schools?)
S/N Statement SA A N D SD
1 My school has a well-equipped Basic Science laboratory.
2 Laboratory sessions are conducted regularly in my school.
3 There are enough science apparatus for all students during
practicals.
4 Lab equipment in my school are modern and up to date.
5 Every Basic Science topic has corresponding equipment for
demonstration.
SECTION C: Laboratory Equipment and Student Engagement
(Research Question 2: What is the relationship between the availability of laboratory
equipment and student engagement in Basic Science?)
S/N Statement SA A N D SD
1 I am more attentive during practical classes.
2 The use of lab equipment makes learning more enjoyable.
3 Lab practicals motivate me to learn more science topics.
4 I feel more involved when I handle lab equipment myself.
5 Practical work improves my understanding of scientific concepts.
SECTION D: Student Engagement and Academic Achievement
(Research Question 3: What is the relationship between student engagement and academic
achievement in Basic Science?)
S/N Statement SA A N D SD
1 I pay close attention during Basic Science classes.
2 I regularly complete assignments and projects in Basic Science.
3 I actively participate in science group activities.
4 I feel confident answering questions in Basic Science.
5 I study Basic Science even when exams are not near.
SECTION E: Academic Achievement Across School Types
(Research Question 4: How does academic achievement in Basic Science differ between
students in public and private secondary schools?)
S/N Statement SA A N D SD
1 Students in my school perform well in Basic Science.
2 Private school students generally score higher in science tests.
3 Public school students also achieve good grades in Basic Science.
4 School facilities affect students’ science performance.
5 Availability of lab equipment impacts performance in science.
SECTION F: Laboratory Equipment as a Predictor of Engagement and Achievement
(Research Question 5: To what extent does the availability of laboratory equipment account
for differences in student engagement and academic achievement across school types?)
S/N Statement SA A N D SD
1 Lack of lab equipment reduces student participation in science
classes.
2 Students with access to lab tools are more engaged.
3 Lab availability influences how well students understand topics.
4 Schools with adequate labs produce better Basic Science results.
5 Equipment shortages discourage active student learning.