Effects of Multimedia Technology Integration on Students' Achievement in Chemistry in Co-Educational Secondary Schools in Bomet County, Kenya

Chemistry is a branch of science which provides learners with knowledge and ability to understand the composition, properties and changes in behaviour of matter that form the environment (Irwanto et al., 2022).Chemistry is offered as a subject in secondary schools, colleges and universities globally (Stojanovska et al., 2020).The knowledge and skills acquired through Chemistry education contribute significantly to solving problems encountered by man in their day-to-day life.Chemistry has contributed significantly to development of Health, Agriculture and Industrial sectors of nations.For instance, in the health sector, knowledge and skills in Chemistry has helped in production of new drugs and improving existing ones (Rafique et al., 2024).In the Agricultural sector, competencies in Chemistry plays a key role in soil analysis, development of fertilizers, chemicals required to control pests and diseases in crops and livestock (Kumar, 2022).Knowledge and skills in Chemistry aids in enhancing efficiency of processes and reduction of dependence on natural material as inputs of production in industries (Abulkosimovich & Bakhtiyorovna, 2023). Secondary School Chemistry in KenyaChemistry is among the core science subjects offered in secondary schools in Kenya (Otieno et al., 2020).The general objectives of teaching Chemistry under the 8-4-4 education system that is being phased out is for students to acquire knowledge and skills and use them to solve everyday life problems (Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, 2017).The other general objectives of teaching the subject are to enable learners apply Chemistry principles and skills acquired in technological and industrial development of Kenya and for further education and training.Under the current education system, Curriculum Based Curriculum (CBC), that is replacing the 8-4-4 model, the general objectives of secondary school Chemistry are to equip learners with knowledge, competencies, attitudes, and