Background of the Study
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education is rapidly transforming traditional academic models, offering opportunities to enhance student learning and improve academic performance. AI-based academic performance improvement models use machine learning algorithms to analyze student data, predict academic success, and provide personalized interventions. These models can assess learning patterns, identify areas of difficulty, and offer tailored recommendations, enabling students to optimize their learning experiences. In higher education institutions like Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where large student populations with varying academic strengths and weaknesses are common, the application of AI to improve academic performance can be a game-changer.
Ahmadu Bello University, located in Kaduna State, has been a hub of academic excellence, but challenges related to academic underperformance, student engagement, and high dropout rates continue to hinder optimal outcomes. Traditional methods of monitoring and supporting student performance are often inadequate in addressing the unique needs of each student. This research aims to evaluate AI-based academic performance improvement models at Ahmadu Bello University, exploring their ability to support students in achieving better learning outcomes. By focusing on personalized learning strategies, the study will assess whether AI can provide a more effective and individualized approach to improving academic performance in Nigerian universities.
Statement of the Problem
Despite the increasing awareness of the potential benefits of AI in education, its application in improving academic performance in Nigerian universities, particularly at Ahmadu Bello University, remains limited. Traditional methods of performance evaluation and student support are often not sufficiently responsive to the diverse needs of the student body. As a result, many students face academic challenges that are not addressed in real time. The lack of personalized interventions and the failure to predict academic risks early often contribute to poor performance and high dropout rates. This study aims to fill this gap by evaluating the effectiveness of AI-based models in enhancing academic performance at Ahmadu Bello University.
Objectives of the Study
Research Questions
Research Hypotheses
Significance of the Study
This study will provide valuable insights into the role of AI in improving academic performance at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. It will help educators, administrators, and policymakers understand the potential of AI to create personalized learning environments, increase student engagement, and reduce dropout rates. The findings may also offer a model for other Nigerian universities to adopt AI-driven academic performance improvement strategies.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
This study will focus on the evaluation of AI-based academic performance improvement models in selected faculties within Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State. It will be limited to undergraduate students in these faculties and may not fully represent the experiences of students in other Nigerian universities. The study will also focus on AI models implemented with available technological infrastructure, which may limit its applicability to other contexts.
Definitions of Terms
AI-Based Academic Performance Improvement Model: A system that uses AI algorithms to analyze student data, predict performance, and offer personalized learning interventions.
Personalized Learning: An educational approach that tailors learning experiences and interventions to the individual needs, preferences, and abilities of students.
Academic Performance: The measure of a student's progress and achievements in academic courses, typically evaluated through grades, assessments, and engagement levels.
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