IMPACT OF ICT ON SSS II STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENT IN READING COMPREHENSION IN MAIDUGURI METROPOLIS BORNO STATE

This study examined the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on Senior Secondary School Two (SS2) students' achievement in reading comprehension in Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria. The study adopted a quasi-experimental design involving 100 SS2 students drawn from four public secondary schools. Two groups were formed: the experimental group received ICT-based instruction using e-books, educational videos, and online quizzes, while the control group was taught through traditional methods. Data were collected using a Reading Comprehension Test (pre-test and post-test) and a structured questionnaire on ICT usage and attitudes. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including mean, standard deviation, and t-test, were used to analyze the data. Findings revealed that ICT-based instruction significantly improved students' reading comprehension performance. The experimental group recorded an average post-test score of 65% compared to 48% for the control group, indicating a notable 17% improvement. Students also expressed positive attitudes toward ICT, reporting that it made learning more engaging, interactive, and easier to understand. However, challenges such as inadequate ICT facilities, irregular electricity supply, slow internet connectivity, and limited digital skills were identified as major barriers to effective ICT integration.The study concludes that ICT has a substantial positive effect on students' achievement in reading comprehension and enhances motivation toward learning. It recommends that government and school authorities provide adequate ICT infrastructure, train teachers and students in digital literacy, and integrate ICT-based reading activities into the English Language curriculum to promote improved learning outcomes in secondary schools