Abstract:
This study was conducted to examine the availability and utilization of
instructional materials in primary schools
in Wamakko Local Government Area
in Sokoto State. This study therefore, used descriptive survey to investigate the
availability of instructional materials. The population for the study was 881 and
sample size was 285 based on Research Advisor (2013) table
of determining
sample size. The data was collected through the use of AUIMQ (Availability
and Utilization of Instructional Materials Questionnaire). The data collected
was analyzed using frequency and percentages. The study revealed that there
were no adequate instructional materials in the schools and the few available
ones are not mostly put to use because of teachers inability to operate them or
their ignorance to utilize the materials. This research study found that teaching
without instructional materials is ineffective and therefore teachers should try to
utilize the available instructional materials for effective teachings and learning.
