Effects of Robotic-Based Computer Simulations on Students’ Achievement, Attitudes, and Teachers’ Perceptions in Mathematics and Biology in Southwest Nigeria

Authors

  • Olurotimi David Aduloju Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba -Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria Author
  • Lydia Olufunmilayo Adedotun Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria Author
  • Gbemisola Janet Kumuyi Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba -Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria Author
  • Adesoji Olubunmi Omoniyi Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba -Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54536/ajarai.v1i1.6822

Keywords:

Biology Achievement, Mathematics Achievement, Robotic-Based Simulations, ccc, Student Attitudes, Teacher Perceptions

Abstract

The need to improve students’ achievement, Attitude and teacher perception  in Mathematics and Biology have been a things  of concern to all the stakeholders in education sector; This study investigated the effectiveness of robotic-based computer simulations (RBCS) on students’ academic achievement, attitudes, and teachers’ perceptions in Mathematics and Biology in selected secondary schools in Southwest Nigeria. A quasi-experimental pre-test–post-test control group design, complemented by a descriptive survey, was employed. 360 Senior Secondary Two students and 225 teachers were purposively and randomly sampled across twelve intact classes in three states. Experimental groups were taught using RBCS, while control groups received conventional instruction. Data were collected using Mathematics and Biology Achievement Tests, a Students’ Attitude Questionnaire, and a Teachers’ Perception Inventory. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, independent-samples t-tests, and mean ratings. Findings revealed that students exposed to RBCS performed significantly better than their peers in both subjects (p < .001), with very large within-group pre–post gains in Mathematics (d = 0.88) and Biology (d = 0.82). Students also demonstrated more positive attitudes toward learning, and teachers expressed favorable perceptions of RBCS, while noting challenges related to infrastructure, training, and curriculum integration. The study concludes that RBCS significantly enhance teaching and learning in Mathematics and Biology, and recommends investment in digital infrastructure, teacher professional development, and curriculum support to sustain technology-enhanced learning.

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Author Biographies

  • Olurotimi David Aduloju, Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba -Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria

    Olurotimi David ADULOJU hold a B.sc in Mathematics from University of Ilorin, PGDE from Usmanu Dafodiyo University Sokoto, M.Sc in Information Technology from NOUN, M.ed in Science Education from AAUA, currently , Aduloju, O. D is a PhD student of AAUA, Akungba Akoko,Ondo State 

  • Lydia Olufunmilayo Adedotun, Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

    Lydia Olufunmilayo Adedotun hold NCE from Kwara state college of Education; B.Sc(Ed)  in (Biology & chemistry) from University of Nigeria, M.sc(Ed) in science Education, EKSU and she is presently a PhD student at Science Education department, Faculty of of Education, Ekiti States University, Ado-Ekiti.

  • Gbemisola Janet Kumuyi, Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba -Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria

    Dr. Gbemisola Janet Ikumuyi PhD is a Senior lecturer at department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko. Ondo State. Nigeria.

  • Adesoji Olubunmi Omoniyi, Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba -Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria

    Professor (Mrs) Adesoji Olubunmi OMONIYI, FGSAN is a professor of Science Education and curriculum study at Adekunle,  she is a leading season lecturer,  that has many publication to her credit, she is presently a lecturer at Science Education department, Faculty of Education, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State. Nigeria.

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2026-03-19

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): American Journal of Applied Research and AI

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Aduloju, O. D. ., Adedotun, L. O. ., Kumuyi, G. J. ., & Omoniyi, A. O. . (2026). Effects of Robotic-Based Computer Simulations on Students’ Achievement, Attitudes, and Teachers’ Perceptions in Mathematics and Biology in Southwest Nigeria. American Journal of Applied Research and AI , 1(1), 13-24. https://doi.org/10.54536/ajarai.v1i1.6822