Background
       •   The G.C.E (O/L) is one of the main examinations 
           in Sri Lanka. 
       •   Science is the main and compulsory subject which 
           the student has to learn. 
       •   According to the new syllabus, Science subject is 
           divided  into  three  parts  namely;  Physics, 
           Chemistry and Biology. 
       Cont.….
       •   In school text books, all the relevant theories and 
           practical methods are clearly indicated.
       •   For  the  teachers,  teaching  methodologies  are 
           clearly indicated in the teaching guide.
       •   But  due  to  the  lack  of  usage  of  those  teaching 
           methodologies  effectively  by  teachers,  student 
           achievements are not in acceptable level. 
                           Objectives
       The main objectives of this research were, 
     Examining the teaching methodologies given in grade 
      10 & 11 text books related to  subject Physics.
     Examining how far identified teaching methodologies 
      are used by teachers in grade 10 & 11 Physics.
     Identifying   the   problems    related   to   teaching 
      methodologies in grade 10 & 11 Physics.
                                 Research Design
      •   This research was a mixed method research.
      •   For examining the teaching methodologies given in grade 10 
          & 11 text books related to  subject Physics. (1st objective)
                      Science text books of grade 10 & 11
                      Teachers guide of grade 10 &11
      •   For examining the teaching methodologies of grade 10 & 11 
          Physics (2nd objective)
                      Teachers and Students in government schools 
                         of the Colombo district.
       Sample selected from Colombo district Sinhala medium schools  
                                                             Selected Schools
                    Zone                  Division
                                                          1AB     1C    Type 2
             Sri Jayawardenapura        Maharagama          3      1        
             Sri Jayawardenapura         Nugegoda           2               
             Sri Jayawardenapura        Kolonnawa                  1       1
                  Piliyandala            Dehiwala           2               
                   Colombo            Colombo- South        1               
                  Teachers – 50
                  Students – 70