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ABSTRACT:

This study sought to determine the effects of Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI), as applied to selected lessons in Biological Science, on the attitude and academic performance of BS Psychology students at the City College of Manila during the first semester of academic year 2008-2009.

Specifically, it aims to answer the following questions: 1. Is there a significant difference between the academic performance of the CAI group and the Non-

CAI group based on the following:

1.1 Pretest of the CAI group and the Non-CAI group

1.2 Pretest and Posttest of the CAI group

1.3 Pretest and posttest of the Non-CAI group

1.4 Posttest of the CAI group and the Non-CAI group 2. What are the attitude of the CAI group and the Non-CAI group toward Biology? 3. Is there a significant difference between the attitude of the CAI and the Non-CAI group toward

Biology based on the following:

3.1 Pretest of the CAI group and Non-CAI group

3.2 Pretest and Posttest of the CAI group

3.3 Pretest and Posttest of the Non-CAI group

3.4 Posttest of the CAI group and the Non-CAI group The following hypothesis were formulated: 1. There is no significant difference between the academic performance of the CAI group and the