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 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 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 Students’ Perception of Chemistry Teachers’ Characteristics of Interest, Attitude and Subject Mastery in the Teaching of Chemistry in Senior Secondary Schools

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Test Statistic ◽  
Chemistry Students ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Senior Secondary ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This research determined students’ perception of teachers’ characteristics of interest, attitude and subject mastery as required in the teaching of chemistry in senior secondary schools in Abakaliki Education Zone of Ebonyi State. The study made use of a descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprised all the chemistry students in all public secondary schools in Abakaliki Education Zone. From a total population of six hundred and thirty (630) senior secondary II students, a sample of three hundred (300) students was used for the study selected by stratified random sampling technique. This was based on the four local government areas in the Education zone. A structured questionnaire in a four point Likert type format was used for data collection. The instrument had a reliability coefficient of 0.88, which showed a high internal consistency. Three research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while t-test statistic was used to test the lone null hypothesis. Results of the study indicated that students perceived to a high extent; teachers’ interest, attitude towards chemistry and mastery of the subject as necessary characteristics in the teaching of chemistry. The hypothesis tested at 0.05 level of significance was not significant. Based on the results of the study and the educational implications of the results, recommendations were made.

scholarly journals School Organisational Silence, Teachers’ Job Commitment and Productivity in Senior Secondary Schools Education District I of Lagos State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 569
Author(s):  
Nurudeen Olalekan Orunbon ◽  
Isaac-Pihlips Margaret Modupe
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Job Commitment ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
State Education ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Senior Secondary

The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between school organisational silence and teachers’ job commitment and productivity. Two hypotheses (tested at 0.05 level of significance) were formulated to guide the study. With the study’s foundation anchored on correlational and descriptive research designs, its population comprised all teachers. The sample size was 300 teachers. Analysis was carried out using inferential statistics. The data of the study were obtained by questionnaire. Pearsons Product Moment Correlation Analysis was used to test the two hypotheses. Findings indicate that a positive and non-significant relationship existed between school organisational silence and teachers’ job commitment in Lagos State Education District I (r = -0.035, ρ>0.05) and the study also found that there was a negative and non-significant relationship between school organisational silence and teachers’ productivity in Lagos State Education District I (r = 0.770, ρ>0.05). It is concluded that organisational silence is present in Lagos State Education District I senior secondary schools, as evidenced in the study. The study therefore recommended that school leaders/managers should always engaging school teachers in communication and entering them into discussions and decisions in order to reduce silence in the organisation of the school, so as to enhance teachers’ job commitment. School as organisation should pay attention to not only the professional knowledge of the applicants but also to their personal characteristics, hence this can boost the teachers’ productivity.

scholarly journals Parental Percetion of the Teaching of Sex Education to Adolescent in Secondary School in Cross River State, Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 134-145
Author(s):  
Elizabeth G Akpama
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Parental Perception ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Item Questionnaire ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ex Post Facto

This study was an ex-post facto research, design to determine parental perception of the teaching of introducing sex education to adolescents in secondary schools in Cross River State, as the area of study. Two null hypotheses were formulated on the basis of the identified major independent variables of nature of parental perception and parental literacy status. A 15-item questionnaire was developed, validated and tested for reliability. It was then administered to 400 respondents (parents–200 male, 200 female) from 20 churches in the entire state (7 churches from central, 7 from south and 6 from north senatorial districts). The sample was selected by stratified cluster and simple random procedure. Data was analysed using the independent t-test. Results revealed that parental perception of the teaching of sex education to adolescents in secondary schools is significantly negative; no significant difference exists between literate and illiterate parents in their perception of the teaching of sex education to adolescents in secondary schools. It was concluded that parental perception of the teaching of sex education to adolescents in secondary schools is generally negative in Cross River State. Some recommendations were enhanced as the way forward. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/hjsa.v6i0.10714   Himalayan Journal of Sociology and Anthropology Vol.6 2014: 134-145

scholarly journals Provision of Security Facilities and Security Personnel Service Delivery in Universities in Cross River State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
Comfort R. Etor ◽  
Eno Etudor-Eyo ◽  
Godfrey E. Ukpabio
Keyword(s):  
Service Delivery ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Security Service ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Security Personnel ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Tear Gas ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance

The study examined provision of security facilities and security personnel service delivery in Universities in Cross River State, Nigeria. Three research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. The ex-post facto design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised 440 security personnel while the sample size was 400 security personnel. Two researchers developed and validated instruments entitled “Provision of Facilities Questionnaire (POFQ) and Security Personnel Service Delivery Questionnaire (SPSDQ) were used for data collection. The reliability estimates of the instrument were determined using Cronbach Alpha Analysis and the coefficients of 0.80 and 0.83 were obtained. Descriptive statistics was used to answer the research questions while Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The finding of the study showed that there exist a disparity in the provision of security facilities in the institutions with the minimum provision of 11.10 and maximum of 26.00 facilities by State and Federal Universities respectively. The level of provision of security facilities in the two institutions studies indicated two levels of inadequate and moderate with a grand mean of 2.5135 and standard deviation of .92773. The level of security service delivery in the Universities in Cross River State depend on the level of availability of security facilities for use by security personnel is evident that there are three levels of security service delivery in Universities. The finding of the study also revealed that there is a significant relationship between provision of security facilities and security personnel service delivery. Based on the findings, it was recommended that the administrators should provide adequate security facilities such as hand guns, CCTV, tear gas, bullet proof vests and so on for effective security personnel service delivery.

scholarly journals Availability of Instructional Materials on Students’ Academic Performance in Senior Secondary Schools in Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State

2020 ◽  
pp. 11-17
Author(s):  
Mustapha Ali ◽  
Aminu Baba Kura ◽  
Sherifat Bello Abdu ◽  
Dauda Aliyu
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Senior Secondary

This study examined the availability of instructional materials and students’ academic performance in senior secondary schools, Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria. Two (2) objectives and a null hypothesis were used to determine the availability of instructional materials and students’ academic performance in senior secondary schools in Borno state. Survey and Correlational design were used. The total population of the study was 1,236 teachers and 10,349 students out of which 371 teachers and 3,105 students were sampled through simple random sampling. SSCE results for five consecutive years of the 2014-2018 academic sessions were obtained for the study. Checklist and Pro-forma were used for data collection. Data collected were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation coefficient, frequency and percentage at 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed a significant relationship between availability of instructional materials and students’ academic performance in senior secondary schools in Maiduguri Metropolis. The study also found that the instructional materials for teaching and learning are available. Based on the findings, it was recommended that government and other stakeholders should continue to support schools in the state with the necessary instructional materials needed for teaching and learning and School administration should emphasize the use of instructional materials to make learning easier.

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 Information and Communication Technology and the Learning of English Phonetics in Selected Secondary Schools in Nigeria: A Case Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Ugboja Anthony
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Senior Secondary

The study investigated the Information and Communication Technology and learning of English phonetics in selected senior secondary schools in Rivers State.  The study employed a descriptive survey design. A sample of ten (10) senior secondary schools was selected from Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. 15 students were randomly selected from the 10 schools which came to a total of (150) students based on the objectives of the study five research questions were formulated four hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The data collected was analyzed using simple descriptive methods of mean and standard deviation (SD) to answer the five research questions. Chi-Square(x2) and t-test were used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The results of the research revealed that there are low availabilities of ICT in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The study also revealed that teachers of oral English rarely possess the skills to use the ICT facilities to teach oral English in the public and private secondary schools in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The urban areas are more exposed to the use of ICT than their mates in the rural area. Students in the rural area and their mates in the urban area have similar problems in the leaning of phonetics.  Based on the results it was recommended that the use of ICT to teach oral English should be encouraged in senior secondary schools. The recommendations, suggestions for further studies and contribution to knowledge were made.

scholarly journals Open Landfill Biomedical Wastes Disposal System and Impact on Health as Perceived by Health Workers

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
E. Ita, Effangha ◽  
E. Effiom, John
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Open Land ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Significant Positive Influence

This paper examined the influence of open land fill as a biomedical wastes disposal system and perceived impact on health among health workers in Calabar Education Zone of Cross River State, Nigeria. One hypothesis was formulated to guide the study. Literature review was carried out based on the variable under study. Ex-post facto research design was considered most suitable for the study. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were adopted in selecting the 401 respondents sampled for the study. A validated 30 item four point modified likert scale questionnaire was the instrument utilized for data collection. The reliability estimate of the instrument was 0.91 using Cronbach Alpha method. To test the hypotheses formulated for the study simple linear regression statistical too was used at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that there was a significant positive influence of open land fill of biomedical wastes on health as perceived by health workers in Calabar Education Zone of Cross River State. It was recommended among others that dumpsites should be properly located and managed to minimize its effects on residents and government and municipalities should revise laws regarding the locations of the dumpsites.

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