Success or failure in chemistry is therefore dependent on more factors than simply knowledge of
the subject. However, it has been shown that comprehending basic geometry is important for success in
chemistry, and a good score in high school algebra is an indication of success in chemistry (Spencer,
1996).This study is therefore interested in finding out the effects of mathematics ability of students on
their achievement particularly in chemical kinetics, a concept in chemistry which secondary school
students often find difficult to understand.