scholarly journals E-examination and academic performance of biology students in Akwa Ibom State College of Education, Afaha Nsit- Nigeria

10.32698/0822 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnes Lambert ◽  
Paulinus Etim
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Statistical Technique ◽  
Biology Students ◽  
State College ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance

Abstract This study investigated the effect of e-examination on Biology students’ academic performance in Akwa Ibom State College of Education, Afaha Nsit. A quasi-experimental research design was adopted to study a sample size of 165 out of 408 first Year Biology (NCE 1) students in 2015/2016 academic session. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. While two research instruments namely: Computer Appreciation Test (CAT) and Biology Performance Test (BIOPET) were used for data collection. Whereas Mean was used in answering the research questions, t-test statistical technique was used to test the hypotheses at .05 level of significance. Major findings revealed that there was significant effect of writing examination electronically on students’ academic performance; and that no statistical difference existed between male and female students’ performance who wrote exam electronically. Subsequent upon these findings, it is recommended amongst others that students of the Institution should be introduced to the electronic mode of writing examinations through series of tutorials and hands-on experience in order to create more familiarization as the electronic mode of exam writing is gradually coming to stay in Nigerian tertiary education system.

scholarly journals Effects of Jigsaw-puzzle and Graphic Organizer Instructional Strategies on Biology Students’ Performance in Abia State

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Joy C. Chukwu ◽  
J. W. Dike
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Strategies ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Graphic Organizer ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Jigsaw Puzzle ◽  
Biology Students ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Research Questions

The study investigated the effects of jigsaw-puzzle and graphic organizer instructional strategies on Biology students’ performance in Ukwa West Local Government Area, Abia State. Three groups pre-test post-test control group non-equivalent quasi-experimental design was employed in the study. Two objectives, two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. One hundred and fifty-one (151) senior secondary school one (SSS1) students out of a total population of 450 Biology students formed the sample size of the study. Biology Performance Test on growth (BPTOG) was used for gathering data. The instrument was tested using test re-test method and was validated by two experts in the Department of Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. A reliability index of 0.75 was obtained using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation. The data was analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions while analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The result of the study showed that Jigsaw-Puzzle and Graphic Organizer are effective instructional strategies for enhancement of students’ academic performance in growth as a concept in Biology. It was recommended that Biology teachers should adopt Jigsaw-Puzzle and Graphic Organizer Instructional Strategies to teach the concept of growth in the class.

scholarly journals Peer Instruction in Electromagnetism: The Gender Academic Performance Difference Among Pre-Service Teachers

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
Aina, Jacob Kola
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Peer Instruction ◽  
Performance Difference ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Research Questions

<p>Fifty-two students of a college of education were sampled for this study. The sample comprises of thirty male and twenty-two female pre-service teachers. The quasi-experimental method was employed with the pretest-posttest design. Data were collected using Electromagnetism Physics Assessment (EPA). The data gathered were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), descriptive statistics and the independent T-test. The study provided an answer to three research questions. Finding reveals that based on the gender there was no significant difference in academic performance of the pre-service teachers who did not participate in the PI. However, there was a significant difference between male and female pre-service students who took part in the PI. The study has implications for the students teaching and learning of Physics.</p>

scholarly journals Utilization of Science Education for Promoting National Security in Nigeria: A Study of Ebonyi State.

2019 ◽  
pp. 244-253
Author(s):  
David A. U.
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
National Security ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
National Education ◽  
State College ◽  
Security Challenges ◽  
Science Laboratories ◽  
Research Questions

National Security has been a serious issue in Nigeria. The nation is faced with a host of complex security challenges, ranging from violent extremism and insurgency to piracy, kidnapping for ransom, herdsmen menace, attacks on oil infrastructure, drug trafficking, organized crime, etc. Several efforts have been made by national security agencies to provide effective and enduring security mechanisms, yet, the problem of national insecurity has remained unabated. This study examined the utilization of Science Education for promoting National security in Nigeria. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted case study research design. The population comprised 322 students of the School of Sciences of Ebonyi State College of Education Ikwo. The entire population was used for the study. The instrument used for quantitative data collection was a researcher-made structured questionnaire which was validated by three experts in Science Education. The reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach Alpha reliability estimate with overall index of 0.77. The research questions were answered using mean with standard deviation while the hypotheses were tested using t-test. The study found that Science Education can effectively be utilized (X = 3.78) in promoting National security in Nigeria. The study also identified some factors such as inadequate funding, lack of well-equipped science laboratories, among others (X = 3.89) that hinder effective utilization of Science Education for promoting National security in Nigeria. The researcher recommended among other things that Science Education should be given priority in the National education policy so as to enhance National security in Nigeria.

scholarly journals Effect of Hands-on Activities on Achievement and Retention of Senior Secondary Chemistry Students in Stoichiometry

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Oluwatosin Ajayi ◽  
Josiah Ogbeba
Keyword(s):  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Achievement Scores ◽  
Secondary Chemistry ◽  
Chemistry Students ◽  
Moment Coefficient ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Senior Secondary

Abstract The research was on the effect of hands-on activities on achievement and retention of senior secondary chemistry students in stoichiometry. A sample of 292 students from eight purposively selected secondary schools out of a population of 8,381 SS II students from zone C of Benue State, Nigeria was used for the study. The study adopted quasi-experimental research design. The instrument used for data collection was Stoichiometry Achievement Test (SAT) with the reliability value of 0.92 using Pearson Product Moment Coefficient. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The research questions were answered using Mean and Standard Deviation scores while the hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). The study revealed that students taught stoichiometry using hands-on activities had significantly higher mean achievement scores than those taught using demonstration method (F=555.374, P(0.0001&lt;0.05) and students taught stoichiometry using hands-on activities had significantly higher mean retention scores than those taught using demonstration method (F=117.523, P(0.0001&lt;0.05). It was recommended that since hands-on activities method was found to be an effective method for improving students’ achievement and retention in stoichiometry; Chemistry teacher’s trainee should be trained on the use of hands-on activities and serving teachers should be encourage to use it.

scholarly journals PERSONALITY ADJUSTMENTS AS FACTORS AFFECTING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF TERTIARY EDUCATION SUBSIDY (TES) GRANTEES

2021 ◽  
pp. 283-288
Author(s):  
Helen C. Fuentes
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Null Hypothesis ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Collective Identities ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation ◽  
Education Subsidy ◽  
Level Of Significance

This is a correlation research describing the personality adjustments and academic performance of Tertiary Education Subsidy grantees. A total of 265 randomly TES grantees were the respondents for the study. Data were gathered through adapted questionnaires using online platforms. The null hypothesis was tested using the Spearman’s Rank Correlation. The level of significance was set at .05 for rejecting or accepting the null hypothesis. Results of the study revealed the following: delaying gratification on food, physical pleasures, social interaction, money, and achievement were sometimes practiced by the grantees; giving importance to aspects of identity such as relational, social, and collective identities were frequently practiced while giving importance to personal identity was seen to be always practiced by the grantees; majority of the grantees exhibited satisfactory academic performance; the relationship between personality adjustments in terms of delayed gratification and academic performance was statistically not significant while identity orientation had significant relationship with the academic performance of the grantees. KEYWORDS: TES Grantees, personality adjustments, academic performance, subsidy

scholarly journals Effect of Integrating Statistical Concepts on Third Year Student Teachers’ Academic Performance on Heredity in Biology

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 190-196
Author(s):  
Bernard Nkwale ◽  
George Kasali ◽  
Peter Chipowe
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Biology Students ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study examined the effect of integrating Statistical concepts on Third year student teachers’ academic performance on Heredity in Biology. The study adopted purposive sampling where 93 participants were randomly assigned into two groups, i.e. an Experimental class (n = 45) and a Control group (n = 48).Three research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The study used a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design. Data were collected using a 8-item structured questionnaire which was used to obtain data on students’ attitude towards heredity while an Achievement Test’ (AT), which comprised 4 questions, was used to measure the students’ performance in genetics. The two null hypotheses were tested using the Independent Sample T-test (at α = 0.05) while the third question was analysed using percentages.The findings from the study showed that students taught Heredity by integrating statistical concepts achieved higher scores and significantly better than those taught using conventional methods (df = 91; p = 0.001 < α = 0.05) . There was also no better achievement in favour of the male students compared to their female counter parts when taught by integrating the statistical concepts in the experimental group (df = 43; p = 0.871 > α = 0.05). It further established that students developed positive attitude towards Heredity after integrating statistical concepts in the teaching of Heredity in Biology. The study recommends among other things, that since integrating statistical concepts is found to be an effective strategy and enhanced achievement among Biology students, teachers and lecturers of this subject should accept it as one of the strategies they can use in teaching Heredity in Biology so as to enhance students’ academic performance.

scholarly journals Home Influence and Academic Performance of Students in Afe Babalola University International Secondary School, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. p23
Author(s):  
Olorunsola E. Olufunmilola ◽  
Aina A. Christianah
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Academic Progress ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Inferential Statistics ◽  
Educational Management ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Parents Involvement ◽  
Level Of Significance

This study investigated the Influence of Home on the Academic Performance of Students in Afe Babalola University International Secondary School, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The population of the study comprised all the students in ABUAD International secondary school, Ado Ekiti. A total of 90 (ninety) students selected from the secondary school constituted the sample of the study. The students were selected using stratified and simple random sampling techniques. Two instruments were used to elicit relevant information from the students. The first instrument was a self-designed questionnaire titled “Home Characteristics and Parent Involvement Questionnaire” (HCPQ). The HCPQ has two parts. Face and content validity of the HIPQ was ascertained by experts in educational management, test and measurement. The reliability of the instrument was ensured, and it stood at 0.79. The second instrument was an inventory titled Students’ Academic Performance Inventory (SAPI). The SAPI was used to collect the students’ academic performance in internal examinations. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Research questions were answered with frequency count, percentage scores, mean and standard deviation. The hypotheses were tested with inferential statistics such as Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) and Multiple Regression analysis. All hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed that the level of students’ academic performance was moderate during the period of investigation. It also revealed that the level of parents’ involvement in the academic progress of the students was moderate. The study concluded by recommending that parents should involve themselves more in the academic progress of their children or wards in order to enhance academic prowess in all ramifications.

Effect of Biology Practical Activities on the Academic Achievement of Senior Secondary School Biology Students.

2019 ◽  
pp. 151-156
Author(s):  
Veronica C. U. ◽  
Casmir N.E.
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Biology Education ◽  
Senior Secondary School ◽  
Biology Students ◽  
Test Items ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Measurement And Evaluation ◽  
Senior Secondary

This study investigated the effect of Biology practical activities on the academic achievements of senior secondary school biology students in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The study adopted pretest posttest non-randomized quasi experimental design. Four research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. One hundred and twenty (120) senior secondary school biology students were sampled from the population of 490 SS II students. Four schools were sampled out of 13 Government Secondary Schools in Awgu L.G.A. Instrument for data collection was Biology Achievement Test (BAT) consisting of 21 multiplechoice test items was constructed. The instrument was validated by three experts; one in measurement and evaluation and two in biology education. The reliability test was done using Kuder-Richardson (K-R20) which gave a reliability index of 0.74. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation while the hypotheses were tested using t-test. The findings of the study showed that students taught biology using practical activities performed better than their counterparts using conventional method. The result also showed that gender has significant difference on students‟ performance when taught with practicals. The researchers therefore recommended that teachers should employ practical activities in teaching biology to enhance students‟ performance.

scholarly journals Self-concept, academic performance and behavioral evaluation of the children of alcoholic parents

2005 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 233-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Viganó Zanoti-Jeronymo ◽  
Ana Maria Pimenta Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Psychological Suffering ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Comparison Groups ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Answering Questions ◽  
Alcoholic Parents

OBJECTIVE: It has been shown that being the child of an alcoholic is a risk factor for the development of alcoholism in adulthood. Due to the suffering caused by living with alcoholic parents, other vulnerabilities appear in such children. Among these are low self-esteem, poor academic performance and behavioral problems. This work aims to comparatively evaluate children of alcoholic parents and children of nonalcoholic parents. METHODS: The study design was quasi-experimental, involving two comparison groups. Two groups of 20 children were selected. The groups consisted of 10- to 12-year-old male and female children. One group comprised children of alcoholic parents, whereas the other comprised children of nonalcoholic parents. The self-concepts of these children were evaluated using the Piers-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale as well as the Academic Performance Test. Their mothers participated in the study by answering questions related to the behavior of their children on the Rutter A2 scale of Child Behavior. RESULTS: The results showed that the children of alcoholic parents tended to have more negative self-concepts and presented lower academic performance in reading and arithmetic than did children of nonalcoholic parents. Based on the responses given by the mothers, the children of alcoholic parents presented more behavioral problems than did those of nonalcoholic parents. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study confirm those of other studies and call attention to the need to be aware of the potential vulnerabilities of children of alcoholic parents and, especially, to try to minimize such vulnerabilities, thereby altering the course of psychological suffering that can mark their lives.

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