IMPACT OF INSTRCTIONAL MATERIALS USAGE ON THE TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS OF ECONOMICS AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ECONOMICS IN OYO METROPOLIS.

The study examined the impact of instructional materials usage on the teaching effectiveness of Economics among senior secondary school students in Economics in Oyo metropolis. The objectives of this study were to assess the availability and variety of instructional materials used in teaching Economics in secondary schools, to examine the impact of instructional materials on students’ learning of Economics; to determine the challenges faced by teachers in utilizing instructional materials for teaching Economics in secondary schools; and to explore innovative strategies for improving the availability and effective use of instructional materials for teaching Economics in secondary schools. The research instrument for this study is questionnaire. The study employed descriptive survey design. Two hundred (200) participants were selected from five secondary schools through random sampling techniques. Four research questions were drawn to guide this study. Frequency count, percentages, and chi square statistical methods were used to analyze the data. The result revealed that instructional materials are moderately available and used in teaching Economics (58%). The finding also revealed that instructional materials significantly enhance students understanding, engagement, and academic performance in economics (79.5%, x =29.6). The findings also discovered various challenges teachers and students face which include: insufficient instructional materials, poor maintenance and limited finding (78.5%,x =26.6). Furthermore, the findings revealed various strategies for improving the availability and usage of instructional materials which includes organizing periodic workshop and seminars to train teachers on using instructional materials for schools (77%, x=27.3). Thestudy concluded that the use of appropriate instructional materials improved student academic performance. Therefore, the study recommended that government should provide modern and digital-aided instructionals materials and improve schools infrastructure in order to help teacher present topics in ways that students can easily understand.