International Journal of Academic Pedagogical Research (IJAPR)   Year: 2022 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 8 | Page No.: 6-11 The Effects of Cooperative, Competitive and Individualistic Learning Goal Structures on Chemistry Students Achievement In Secondary Schools In Delta State Download PDF Dr. N. B. Edah Abstract: The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of cooperative, competitive and individualistic learning goal structures (CCILGS) on chemistry students' achievement. The design employed for the study was a quasi experimental. 258 SS II chemistry students participated in the study. Chemistry Achievement Test (CAT) validated by three experts was used for data collection. CAT had a reliability of 0.87. Data were analyzed with ANCOVA and Scheffe's test. The study's results include the following: a significant difference in mean achievement scores of chemistry students, but in favour of the cooperative learning (CooL) group among the three goal structures. It was concluded among others that CooL goal structure is the most effective strategy for learning chemistry while the other goal structures could act as alternatives. It was therefore recommended that CooL goal structure be adopted as the most appropriate strategy for learning chemistry in secondary schools.