Effect of Covid 19 Pandemic on Chemistry Students’ Academic Performance in Ilorin Metropolis

ABSTRACT The study examines effect of covid 19 pandemic on Biology students’ academic performance in Ilorin Metropolis. Related literature were reviewed using journals, textbooks, articles etc. Descriptive survey research method was used. The target population comprises of one hundred and eighty students of Ilorin Metropolis, Ilorin science students. A structured questionnaire was designed as the instrument for data collection. Frequency counts, percentage and mean were used to analyse the responses of the respondents. The study revealed among others that students were frustrated and their academic achievements have been badly affected. In fact, all levels are plagued with Covi-19. Schools were closed, students could not be taught, students could not be assessed and also students are idle due to the limitation of on line education. Finally, students that have learning difficulties could not be helped, lack of face to face interaction frustrate teaching and learning situations and also unequal access to digital learning partially frustrate the academic achievement of students. The study therefore recommends others that government should put more effort to train and re-train teachers in e-learning communication and ministry of tertiary Education should organize workshops, seminars and conferences for teachers and students to retain their knowledge on the advent of online learning for teachers and students.