Effects of Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) on Students’ Academic Achievement in Physics at Secondary Level

Abstract

The paper was aimed to examine the effects of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) on the academic achievement of secondary school students in the subject of physics. A sample of 46 students of Grade-09 was selected randomly from Government High School Khurram Karak. For data collection, pretest-posttest equivalent groups design was used. Experimental group was taught through computer-assisted instruction technique whereas control group was taught through conventional teaching method. On the completion of six weeks’ experimental process, posttest was planned immediately to examine the level of students’ achievement of both groups. Two weeks later, retention test was arranged to examine their retention. Statistical tools such as mean, standard deviation and independent samples t-test were employed through SPSS for analyzing data. The findings show that computer-assisted instruction has a significant positive effect on students’ academic achievement and retention in Physics. Based on findings, it was recommended that computer assisted instruction technique should be used by the science teachers for stimulating and boosting students’ academic achievement in Physics at secondary level.

Keywords: Computer Assisted Instruction, Academic Achievement, Physics, Secondary Level