scholarly journals PARENTAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AS CORRELATE OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN CALABAR SOUTH, NIGERIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 182-194
Author(s):  
Abigail Okon ◽  
Anne Omori ◽  
Phoebe Gbande Ahemen
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
School Students ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Senior Secondary

Poor quality of academic performance is an issue of concern to members of the society. This deplorable situation is attributed to many factors such as lack of parental and community involvement. This study, therefore, explored the relatedness of parental and community involvement to academic performance in senior secondary schools. To achieve the purpose of the study two research questions were raised. A descriptive survey research design of ex-post facto type was adopted for the study. The sample consisted of 200 senior secondary school students who were selected by stratified random sampling method. Parental and community involvement questionnaire and academic performance test were used for data collection. Data obtained were analysed using multiple regression. Results shows that parental and community involvement in school matters are predictors of academic performance. Hence, Schools and government should focus not only on parental involvement, but also on establishing strong partnerships and relationships with parents and communities.

scholarly journals Demographics Variables and Athletes’ Performance in Track Events in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State

2021 ◽  
pp. 158-168
Author(s):  
Pauline E. Ekuri ◽  
Nsagha N. Osaji ◽  
Emmanuel Ahueansebhor
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Interactive Effects ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Senior Secondary

This research studied the performance of athletes in 100m, 200m, 400m, and 4 x 400m relay races in secondary schools based on two demographic variables (age and experience). The bivariate and interactive effects of these variables were assessed based on three null hypotheses formulated to guide the study. The research is quantitative and followed the ex-post facto design. The population comprised 1,180 junior and senior secondary schools students in 24 public secondary schools in Calabar Metropolis. A total of 863 students were selected based on their previous experiences in track events. Data were collected using a questionnaire tagged “Performance in Track Events Questionnaire (PTEQ). Collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics; while inferential statistics such as one- and two-way ANOVA were used to test the null hypotheses at the .05 level of significance. No significant influence of age on athletes’ performance in all the track events was found. Athletes experience significantly influenced their performance in all the track events. There is a significant interaction of age and experience on athletes’ performance in all track events in secondary schools. It was concluded that some demographic variables affect student-athletes performance in track events, while others do not. Based on this conclusion, relevant practical and research implications were discussed for sustained or improved performance in track events.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS ON THE PREVALENCE AND PERCEIVED CONSEQUENCES OF EARLY MARRIAGE ON SCHOOL ENROLMENT, COMPLETION AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF FEMALE STUDENTS IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
MUSAB SHUAIBU ◽  
MOHAMMED AYUBA
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
School Enrollment ◽  
Female Students ◽  
T Test ◽  
Early Marriage ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Perceived Consequences ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Senior Secondary

ABSTRACT This paper ventured on the analysis of the prevalence and perceived consequences of early marriage on school enrollment completion and academic performance of female students in senior secondary schools in the North-East Geo-political zone, Nigeria. The objective of the study is to determine the major effects of early marriage on female youth educational development. Ex-post facto design was used for the study. Three hundred and fifty four (354) females’ students for 2015/2016 session constituted sample respondents for the study. They responded to prevalence and perceived consequences of early marriage questionnaire (PCEMQ) while the sample of female student senior secondary school certificate (SSCE) qualifying examination results for the 2015/2016 session was used for the analysis of student academic achievement in English, Mathematics and Biology. The data were analyzed with the statistical package for social science (SPSS) using t-test of inferential statistics i-e. T-test of dependent and independent sample to determine the significance different between the variables on enrolment, completion and academic performance. The major finding revealed that, there was significant different in enrolment completion and academic performance of early marriage students and those married at a later age. It was further recommended that, there is need for a reform in laws discouraging early/force marriage in the country. Also guidance and counselling should be introduced in all schools, and parents should delay marriage of their daughters until at a later age.

scholarly journals VALIDITY OF PRIMARY SCHOOL EXAMINATION AS A PREDICTOR OF SECONDARY SCHOOL EXAMINATION SCORE AMONG PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS KENYA

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 80-94
Author(s):  
Eunice Atieno Agingu
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Study Data ◽  
School Type ◽  
School Students ◽  
Public Secondary School ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Study Population

The purpose of this study was to determine the validity of KCPE as a predictor of KCSE scores among public secondary school students in Kisii central Sub-county, Kenya. This study was guided by a conceptual framework where KCPE was the independent variable and KCSE the dependent variable. It adopted Correlational and Ex-post-facto research designs. The study population was 3,897 KCSE candidates from 55 public secondary schools. Stratified random sampling based on school type and size was used to select 16 public secondary schools for the study. Saturated sampling was employed to include all KCSE candidates whose KCPE marks were available in each sampled school, yielding a sample of 1,391 students.  Data used included 2006 KCPE scores and 2010 KCSE scores of the same students under study. Data was collected using a researcher made pro forma. It was analyzed quantitatively using correlations and regression analyses. Results showed a strong positive Pearson’s correlation coefficient (r=0.693; n=1391; p < 0.05) between KCPE and KCSE scores. It recommended that; KCPE should continue to be used as selection tool for secondary school admission and school evaluation using KCSE examination scores should be based on students’ past KCPE scores.

scholarly journals School Plant Maintenance and Students Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Bayelsa State

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Moses Ebimuna
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Reliability Index ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Plant Maintenance ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Index Value ◽  
Senior Secondary ◽  
The Relationship

This study investigates school plant maintenance and students’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Bayelsa state. The correlational survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of this study was eighty-two thousand, five hundred and eighty-two (82,582) students of the 191 public secondary schools in the eight (8) Local government areas of Bayelsa state. A sample of 300 students was drawn from 12 schools, having a total population of 5120 students was sampled for this study. The instrument that was used for data collection in this study was a self-structured 4-point Likert Scale Modified questionnaire titled: School Plant Maintenance and Students Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools Questionnaire. (SPMSAPPSSQ). A test–retest method was used to ascertain the reliability of the instrument. The two sets of scores were computed using Pearson product moment correlation to determine the reliability index value 0.72 while the hypothesis is at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of this study revealed that maintenance of a blackboard helps the students to see clearly, thereby enhancing their academic performance; the maintenance of ICT building enables students to take part in ICT classes effectively and that steady maintenance of the library makes it possible for reliable and current books to be available for students to study widely. The study concludes by establishing the relationship between school plants maintenance and students’ academic performances in public senior secondary schools in Bayelsa State and recommended that government and schools board should often investigate the level of fitness and stability of school plants and embark on renovation and replacement of dilapidated and worn-out facilities in order to promote students’ academic performances.

scholarly journals An Investigation on Utilization of Internet and Television in Senior Secondary Schools in Rigachukun Inspectorate of Kaduna State in Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluwaseyi Fadele ◽  
S Haruna ◽  
Temiloluwa Amusan ◽  
Samsom Oluwmuyiwa ◽  
Nancy Onwuegbunam
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
School Students ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Use Of Internet ◽  
Senior Secondary ◽  
Good Number

An investigation was carried out to study the effects of television and internet on academic performance of senior secondary schools students in Rigachukun Inspectorate of Kaduna state. A well structured and designed questionnaire was adopted in eliciting information from the respondents. The respondents were sampled from schools within Kaduna state. The information obtained showed that the percentage of senior secondary school students who made use of internet for academic purpose was as much as those who could not operate a computer or even browse the internet. Good number of students applied internet mostly through phones and computer with internet access in solving their assignment. A larger percentage of students devoted their time to watching non-educative programs on television, even though it was discovered that some of them also watch educative programs. Positive impacts of television and internet are however obscuring and not glaring. Investigation carried out revealed that students in senior secondary schools need to be sensitized and oriented on how they can derive the best from internet and television. Schools should be encouraged in using television and internet as an instrument of learning and teaching.

scholarly journals Influence of Guidance and Counseling Programme on Academic Performance among Secondary School Students in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 36-42
Author(s):  
Bashehu Saleh ◽  
Aishatu Abdulrahman ◽  
Mohammed Goni Tela ◽  
Mustapha Ali
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Career Counseling ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Guidance And Counseling ◽  
School Students ◽  
Ex Post

This study was conducted to investigate the influence of guidance and counseling programme on academic performance of secondary school students in Maiduguri metropolitan council. An ex post facto and survey research design was adopted in this study. Data was collected through administration of questionnaires to the selected respondents. The collected data was then processed and analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency and percentage. The study established the following findings: Secondary schools in the study area differed in the number of guidance and counseling services that they had implemented. Teacher counselors had little training in guidance and counseling. Stakeholders adequately supported guidance and counseling programme in the schools. Students were aware of the role and importance of career counseling in their schools (89.39%). Guidance and counseling programme has a positive impact on the academic performance of students. Based on these study findings, the following recommendations were made: There is need for the teacher counselors to implement all the services required for guidance and counseling and improve the level of training of teacher counselors in guidance and counseling. Guidance and counseling programme should be strengthened in order to improve the academic performance of secondary schools in the area.

scholarly journals SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ WORKING EXPERIENCE AND STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BAUCHI, DUTSE AND GOMBE STATES

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
BARAKATU ABDULLAHI
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Educational Administration ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Interval Data ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Measurement And Evaluation ◽  
Senior Secondary

Purpose: This study investigated the School administrators’ working experience and students’ academic performance in senior secondary schools in Bauchi, Dutse and Gombe states of Nigeria. Methodology: The study adopted the descriptive research designed of the correlation type. Thirty (30) senior secondary schools administrators were selected and used as the respondents to this study, ten school administrators from each state. The instruments used to collect relevant data were school administrators’ working experience check list and a self-designed questionnaire developed by the researcher, it was titled School Administrators’ Working Experience and Students’ Academic Performance (SAWESAP). The questionnaire was validated by two experts, one in the area of educational administration and planning, one in the measurement and evaluation both from Faculty of Education, Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State. Their suggestions and recommendations were incorporated into the final version and the reliability coefficient index of 0.73 was obtained after test-re-test with two weeks interval. Data collected were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). One hypothesis was formulated and tested. Pearson Product Moment Correlation (r) Coefficient analysis procedure was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 significant levels. Findings: The results of the analysis showed that, there was significant positive correlation between school administrators’ working experiences and students’ academic performance. Unique Contribution to Practice and Policy: Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that, school administrators’ experience will be considered when it comes to placement and promotion of school administrators that would enable them perform maximally in managing and handling human and material resources.                                                                              

scholarly journals Influence of Peer Pressure as a Determinant of Premarital Sexual Behaviour among Senior Secondary School Students in Kaduna State, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-159
Author(s):  
O L Badaki ◽  
M F Adeola
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
School Students ◽  
Senior Secondary School ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Premarital Sexual ◽  
Senior Secondary

This study investigated peer pressure influence on premarital sexual behaviour of senior secondary school students in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The population for the study comprised students in public senior secondary schools in the twenty-three Local Government Areas of Kaduna State. Simple random sampling was used to select Kaduna North senatorial zones from the three existing zones in Kaduna State. Nine schools from thirty-two senior secondary schools were randomly selected. The population of senior secondary schools in Kaduna North zone was 5,730 in 2010/2011. 50% (2,865) of the population was used as sample size. A total number of 1,655 males and 1,210 female students were used. In each of the nine (9) schools, 319 copies of questionnaire were administered to the Students using simple random sampling technique. The data collected were statistically analyzed using descriptive statistics of mean, and standard deviation. The hypothesis was tested using one sample Z-test at 0.05 level of significance. It was found that, there is significant influence of peer pressure on premarital sexual behaviour among senior secondary school students in Kaduna State, Nigeria. It was recommended, that Kaduna State Ministry of Education to intensify awareness programme on premarital sexual behaviour through workshops or seminars for the students on how to deal with peer pressure, and other social pressures that may lead to sexual intercourse.

scholarly journals Analysis of Students’ Self-Esteem and Academic Performance of Physics Students in Senior Secondary Schools in Port-Harcourt Local Government Area

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-83
Author(s):  
Omeodu M.D.
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Physics Students ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Senior Secondary

The study critically examined the influence self-esteem on students’ academic performance in physics in senior secondary schools in Port-Harcourt Local Government Area. The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of self-esteem on the academic performance of students with respect to gender. Three research questions and one hypothesis were posed to guide the study to find out the relationship between students’ self-esteem and their academic achievement. The instruments used for the study include a standardized questionnaire developed by Rosenberg (1965), titled “Rosenberg self esteem scale”, and Physics Achievement Test (PAT) developed by the researcher. This test comprised 50 multiple choice questions which cover subjects from SSS1 to SSS3. The PAT was subjected to a validation process and the reliability coefficient obtained was 0.88 through Kuder-Richardson 21. The findings of the study showed that 68 percent of the respondents have low self-esteem while 32 percent are high self-esteemed students. The mean difference (10.04) showed that students with low self-esteem performed poorly compared to students with high self-esteem. The hypothesis revealed that there is a strong positive relationship between the two variables under study, that is students’ self-esteem and their academic performance in physics. The study recommended that physics teachers should recognize the level of each of the students’ self-esteem. Teachers should also allocate time to raise the level of students’ self confidence before teaching difficult topics in Physics.

Effect of School Facilities Utilization on the Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Wukari Metropolis, Taraba State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunsuwa Dauda LIVALA ◽  
◽  
Christian BULUS ◽  
Tyohemba Rita DAVER ◽  
Sunsuwa Chirmikat LIVALA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
School Facilities ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
School Students ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
School Facility ◽  
Adequate Provision

This paper investigated the utilization of school facilities as they affect students’ academic performance in Wuakari metropolis of Taraba State. An ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. The population of students comprise those who completed JSS3 between 2014-2017. Data for the study were collected using a School Facility Utilization Questionnaire (SFUQ) and School Facility Provision Checklist (SFPC). The results of the student were obtained from the State Ministry of Education. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive analysis while t-test was used to test the hypothesis. The findings revealed that 17 out of the 25 schools are inadequately equipped. The finding also revealed that there is sufficient utilization of facilities by teachers and students. It recommended that government and relevant stakeholders should ensure adequate provision of school facilities and put in place supervisory measures for their utilization.

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