Student Performance Dataset from a Quasi-experimental Study on the Use of Virtual Labs in Teaching Biology

This dataset arises from a quasi-experimental study involving Rwandan senior secondary biology students (n = 168), comparing traditional instruction (n = 83) with teaching via virtual laboratory modules (n = 85). Data include pre‑ and post-intervention test scores on nerve cells, food nutrients, and enzyme activity concepts. The dataset enables replication of statistical analyses on virtual labs' effectiveness and supports meta-analyses exploring ICT in science education in Sub-Saharan Africa. Value of the data: Enables analyses of academic gains attributable to virtual labs Supports subgroup comparisons (e.g., gender effects) Useful for global meta-studies on digital pedagogies in resource-limited settings