scholarly journals Scores From Overloaded Continuous Assessment Timetable: A Predictor Of Senior School Students Performance In Economics In Ilorin South

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-133
Author(s):  
Bello Bolanle Muhinat
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Continuous Assessment ◽  
School Students ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Level Of Significance

This research work was carried out to investigate and ascertain how scores from overloaded continuous assessment (C.A) timetable predict senior school students’ academic performance in economics in Ilorin south local government. The study adopted an ex-post-facto design, and sample senior school (SS-II) students as the target population from nine randomly selected senior schools in Ilorin south local government. A hundred and eighty-two senior school students’ 2019 C.A and examination were sampled with the use of proforma. The data collected was analyzed using the mean score and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation. The findings revealed that the students’ performance in economics C.A was low as a result of the overloaded in the C.A timetable. The result indicated that there was a significant relationship between senior school students’ C.A score and their economics examination at 0.05 level of significance. Based on these findings, it is recommended that school administrators should ensure that C.A timetable is properly designed and structured in a way that will enhance the performance of students in economics C.A in Ilorin south local government

scholarly journals Gender and Entry Background Differences in Postgraduate Distance Learners’ Achievement in the Field of Educational Technology

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 98
Author(s):  
Adeyemi Adedapo
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Distance Learners ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Master Of Education

Several factors have been attributed to learners’ underachievement in postgraduate programmes. Two of such factors are gender and entry background of postgraduate distance learners which previous studies have identified in isolation of one another. No previous studies have been reported to have investigated a combination of gender and entry background differences in educational technology. The present study, therefore, investigated the influence of gender and entry background of postgraduate distance learners’ achievement in educational technology. The ex-post facto research design was adopted. Three hundred and twenty-three postgraduate distance learners who registered and sat for examinations of Master of Education in Educational Technology of National Open University of Nigeria, during the first semester of 2019_1 of 2018/2019 academic session were purposively selected from 74 study centres. The participants were made up of 215 males and 108 females. Three null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study and tested at .05 level of significance. The results of participants in 2019_1 first semester were analysed using t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA). There was a significant difference in the mean achievement scores of male and female postgraduate distance learners in educational technology in favour of male distance learners while no significant difference was established in respect of postgraduate distance learners’ entry background. The implications of this study are that gender difference is a factor of prediction to academic achievement in educational technology but entry background does not influence postgraduate distance learners’ achievement in courses. Recommendations were made among others that there is need to create co-operative learning activities sensitive to preferences of female distance learners.

scholarly journals THE STUDY OF VOCABULARY SIZE OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN ENGLISH DEBATE COMPETITION

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Eka Sulistia Cahya
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Correct Answer ◽  
Alternative Hypothesis ◽  
Vocabulary Size ◽  
School Students ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group 2

This study was conducted to know whether there is any significant difference in vocabulary size between students who participated and those who did not participate in English debate competition. This study applied ex post facto design. The sample of this research was 30 students from 3 different schools, they were SMAN 2 Kendari, SMAN 4 Kendari, and SMAN 5 Kendari. The students were divided into two  groups  consist  of  15  students.  The  researcher  used  the  test  of New Vocabulary Level Test (NVLT) to collect the data and the data were analyzed by  using  SPSS  16.0.  The  result  showed  that  there  is  a  significant difference of the mean score of the total correct answer that students could answer which automatically affect their amount of vocabulary size. The mean score of group 1 is 104 correct answer and it is higher than group 2 which gets the mean score of the correct answer only 82. The significant value of sig(2-tailed) is 0.001, it is lower than 0.05 (sig (2-tailed) < ∝). It can be concluded that the alternative hypothesis (H1) is accepted and indicated there is a significant difference in vocabulary size between students who participated in English debate competition and   those   who   did   not   participate,   while   the   null   hypothesis   (H0)   was automatically rejected. Keywords : Debate Competition, Vocabulary Size

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF PARENTING STYLES ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NIGER STATE

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 65-70
Author(s):  
Ogunsola Femi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Parenting Styles ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Continuous Assessment ◽  
School Students ◽  
Assessment Scores ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
And Mathematics

The study examined the effects of parenting styles on the academic performance of secondary school students in Niger state, using the Ex – Post Facto design. Two hypotheses were formulated. Sample for the study were 600 SS 2 students randomly selected from 30 secondary schools within the state, using a researcher developed Parenting Style Questionnaire (PSQ) and Standardised Students Continuous Assessment Scores (SCAS) in English and Mathematics. Data was analysed using a One – Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Results showed that neither parenting styles nor parenting styles of supervision of children`s schoolwork have significant effect on students’ academic performance. These findings are an indication of the apparent less commitment of parents in their parenting roles. It was recommended that guidance and counselling seminars should be organised for parents on effective parenting skills

Students’ achievement in mathematics: Analysing the influence of gender and school nature

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 50-56
Author(s):  
Ado Abdu Bichi ◽  
Aisha Hassan Suleiman ◽  
Hauwa Ali
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Day School ◽  
School Students ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Study Habit ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Achievement In Mathematics ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Senior Secondary

This study examined students’ achievement in senior secondary school mathematics qualifying examination in Kano State, the influence of sex and schools nature on their achievement in mathematics has been assessed. Ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. A pro forma was used to collect data from a sample of 300 students, selected using stratified random sampling procedure from the science secondary schools in Kano state Nigeria. The data collected were the students’ performances in mathematics achievement test. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and independent sample t-test to test the hypotheses at 0.05, level of significance. Overall results showed that students performed below average and a significant gender difference exists in mathematics performance. Similarly, a significant difference was also observed with respect to schools nature (boarding and day schools); day school students performed above better than boarding school students. The implication of this finding is that despite government continuous efforts, the academic achievement of students in mathematics through above hypothetical pass mark fell below the required average mark for admission into Nigerian universities. It was recommended among others that teachers should regularly motivate students to develop a good study habit and test them on the various mathematics concepts and feedback provided should be used to prepare them for credible achievement in mathematics at both internal and external examinations. Keywords: Gender; mathematics; school nature; students’ performance

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 Resilience and Gender as Determinants of Entrepreneurial Intentions among Secondary School Students in Kwara State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-160
Author(s):  
Umar Talatu Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
School Students ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
And Gender

The purpose of this study was to investigate resilience and gender as determinants of entrepreneurial intentions among secondary school students in Kwara State, Nigeria. Descriptive research design of ex-post-facto type was used in the study. Five hundred respondents were selected randomly from 5 Local Government Area in Kwara State, Nigeria. The respondents were measured with validated scale and the data obtained was analyzed using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) statistical analysis. Two research hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05level of significance. The result showed that there was significant relationship between the resilience and entrepreneurial intentions among secondary school students (r = 0.817; p < 0.05) and there no significant difference in the entrepreneurial intentions of male and female secondary school students (t = 0.71; p > 0.05). In view of these findings, the study recommended that the entrepreneurship training should be made compulsory at all levels of learning from primary schools to the tertiary institutions and curriculum should be tailored towards learning the skills for starting businesses after graduation from school, thus changing the orientation of the students at an early stage towards entrepreneurship.

scholarly journals Optimizing Return on Assets through Investment in Property, Plant and Equipment: Evidence from Listed Nigerian Manufacturing Companies

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 50-57
Keyword(s):  
Portfolio Management ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Growth Options ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Return On Assets ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Level Of Significance

This study examined the extent to which investment in property, plant & equipment (PPE) made by listed manufacturing companies in Nigeria relate with the return on assets (ROA). The non-usage of composite appraisal techniques, other than traditional budgeting techniques was seen as a major problem of investment decisions on PPE. The study adopted the quantitative panel methodology of the ex post facto and correlational research design. Secondary data were extracted from the fact books of the Nigerian Stock Exchange for the period, 2013 – 2018. The number of manufacturing companies listed in the Stock Exchange during this period was 83, which was also taken as the population of the study. The sample used in the study was 69. Three hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Multiple and simple regression analyses were used on the data collected, to find the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. The hypotheses tested indicated in the findings that property, plant and equipment had a significant relationship with return on assets of listed manufacturing firms in Nigeria when there is a joint relationship between variables of property, plant & equipment (PPE) and return on asset (ROA). Based on the findings and conclusion, it was recommended that management of manufacturing companies should ensure a holistic use of all techniques, exploring the real and growth options analyses as well as portfolio management techniques involving productive non-current assets, to earn the benefit of return on assets invested.

Learning with Mak Karjo Media to Increase Student Motivation for Learning Materials Trigonometry High School Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 537-541
Author(s):  
Eka Susanti ◽  
Siti Kumawati
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Math Learning ◽  
School Students ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Motivation For Learning ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Times ◽  
Descriptive Method

Math learning is growing as the times evolve. More and more media is used to enhance student learning motivation. This assessment aims to create a math learning design that can increase the motivation of learning students through Math card matchmaking (Mak Karjo) in high school students. As for the use is a descriptive method and the post facto method ex. The descriptive method used is with the development of pre-existing research results. While the method ex post facto, that is to assess the use of Media card soul mate in improving the motivation to learn high school students. Mak Karjo is the length of mathematics with a matchcard, so the media used is the media of a soul mate filled with sin, cos, and tan. Results show that the application of Mak Karjo in trigonometric learning motivates students in learning because learning is designed in such a way that it can create a pleasant learning atmosphere.

scholarly journals Relationship between Parents’ Attitude towards Educational Involvement and Academic Performance of Day Secondary School Students in Samia - Kenya

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward Nyongesa Oundo ◽  
Moses W. Poipoi ◽  
Dinah S. Were
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Learning Theories ◽  
Parental Attitude ◽  
School Students ◽  
Educational Involvement ◽  
Level Of Significance

The study attempted to establish the relationship between parents’ attitude towards educational involvement and academic performance of day secondary school students in Samia district. The theoretical framework of this study was derived from functionalist and learning theories. Data for this study was collected from primary sources. The research instruments were questionnaires for students and parents, interview schedules for parents and teachers. The study population comprised of 1804 students, 80 parents representatives and 51 teachers. Cross-section survey design was adopted based on a sample drawn from five secondary schools in the study area. Purposive sampling was used to select a sample 18 teachers and 36 parents while stratified random sampling was used in the selection of 180 students. Spearman Brown Prophesy coefficient formula was used to test the internal consistency of all research instruments. Content validity of research instruments was ascertained by thesis supervisors. Reliability coefficients of the research instruments were approximately 0.70 at 0.05 level of significance. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. ANOVA was used with the help of SPSS to carry out inferential analysis. Descriptive statistics (frequency counts, means and percentages) were used in analyzing data. The findings of the study show that parental attitude towards education involvement affects academic performance of day secondary school students in Samia district. The study concluded that parental attitude towards educational involvement affects students’ performance. The study recommended that school administrators and policy makers find ways of enhancing parental involvement towards education.Key words:  Academic performance, Attitude, Educational involvement, Parents, Relationship

scholarly journals Assets mix and financial performance of listed consumer goods firms in nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-45
Author(s):  
Nangih Efeeloo ◽  
Emeka Nwokeji N.A
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Consumer Goods ◽  
Intangible Assets ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Optimum Level ◽  
Analytical Technique ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Level Of Significance

This study assessed the effect of asset mix on financial performance of selected consumer goods firms in Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study were to determine the effects of tangible non-current assets, current and intangible assets structures and returns on asset. Ex post facto research design was adopted and data obtained from the annual reports of the companies for a seven-year period from 2013 to 2019. Multiple regression analytical technique was employed in analyzing the data. The findings of the study revealed that the independent variables employed in the study explained about 13.7% of the variations in returns on asset. Specifically, both current and intangible assets have positive and significant effect with ROA at 5% level of significance. Noncurrent asset has positive but insignificant effect on ROA. Thus, the assets composition of a firm plays a critical role in the financial performance of that firm, although it explains only about 14% of the performance of the firm. It was therefore recommended that firms should increase their current and intangible assets, but should keep it at an optimum level that will ensure that maturing short-term business obligations are met.

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