INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING STRATEGY FOR IMPROVING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND RETENTION IN SOCIAL STUDIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN LAGOS STATE

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of inquiry-based learning strategy over traditional lecture method in improving academic performance and retention in Social Studies of upper basic education class II students in Lagos State. The study was guided by two research questions. Kosofe Education Zone I upper basic education class II students’ forms the population of the study and the sample consists of 60 students drawn...