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The present study intends to study the effectiveness of concept mapping strategy on achievement in biological science of secondary school students Concept maps are a way to develop logical thinking and study skills, by revealing connections and helping students see how individual ideas form a larger whole. The study is of Quasi experimental in nature, wherein both control and experimental groups are considered. The experimental group is taken intact in its natural setting without controlling many variables. The sample of the study consists of 40 students of IX standard studying in English Medium School of Virajpeth City Kodagu District. The sample was drawn based on purposive and cluster sampling technique. Investigator has used concept attainment test and concept mapping based lessons in science which were constructed and standardized by using systematic procedure. This study provides an additional insight into prior research conducted in concept mapping and its effect on learning. The findings reveal that concept mapping has a noticeable impact on student achievement and student attitudes. Further, although results of the learning outcomes are encouraging. Investigator has found that concept maps were found to be useful tool for organizing a lecture or teaching science. This study has implications especially for science teachers where curriculum is being developed and mainly based on concept acquisition