Attitude towards Physics Lessons and Physics Experiments of Secondary & Preparatory School Students: The Case of Wolaita Sodo Town, Ethiopia

Abstract

In order that students can develop critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills, so that they become lifelong learning individuals, they should be improved regarding their knowledge, understanding and attitude towards natural sciences. Attitudes towards physics lessons and physics experiments of secondary and preparatory students of Wolaita Zone have been examined for this purpose. Population of the study which consists purposely selected two secondary and preparatory school students (9^th and 11^th grades) of Sodo Town administration.Students were selected among the population by random sampling. Collected data have been analyzed by using SPSS 16.0 software. Appropriate statistical methods were used for examination of data distribution.Finally the result was obtained and shows that students have a negative attitude toward learning of physics lesson and doing physics experiments.

Keyword: Secondary & preparatory school student, attitude, Physics lesson, Physics Experiment