Review Article

Inquiry-Based Learning in Science Education: A Content Analysis of Research Papers in Ethiopia (2010–2021)

Table 3

Frequently investigated topics in the reviewed IBL papers (2010 to 2021).

SubjectTopicsf%

Biology (43.5%)Structure and function of plants521.8
Human biology313
Biology laboratory practical work28.7

Chemistry (34.75%)Physical and chemical changes14.35
Acids and bases28.7
Water14.35
Substances14.35
Chemistry practical laboratory work313

Physics (13.05%)Electricity28.7
Atmospheric pressure14.35

Mixed (8.7%)Unspecified topics28.7
Total23100

The total frequency and percentage of the study topics of the studies under consideration.