1. CLASS SIZE AND TEACHER’S EFFECTIVENESS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
For many years, educators, politicians and people in general have debated on the number of students a teacher can work effectively to ensure students adequate learning. Although most people would agree that having a few...
2. A COMPARATIVE SURVEY OF THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SCHOOL CHILDREN IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA
Background to the Study
The early schools in Nigeria were built by Christian Missionaries, and their goal was to convert the "Leate...
3. EFFECT OF EDUCATIONAL STATUS OF PARENTS ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED FIVE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Background to the Study
There have been several studies done within and outside Nigeria on the effects of home environment as well as the socio-economic status of parents on the academic achievement of students (Ajila & Olutola, 2007; Uw...
4. CLASS SIZE AND TEACHER’S EFFECTIVENESS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
For many years, educators, politicians and people in general have debated on the number of students a teacher can work effectively to ensure students adequate learning. Although most people would agree that having a few stu...
5. EFFECT OF EDUCATIONAL STATUS OF PARENTS ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED FIVE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Background to the Study
There have been several studies done within and outside Nigeria on the effects of home environment as well as the socio-economic status of parents on the academic achievement of students (Ajila & Olutola, 2007; Uw...
6. THE IMPACT OF INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES ON PUPILS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Education, according to Qureshi, (2001) consists of two components. He classified these two components. He classified these two components into inputs and outputs. According to him, inputs consist of human and materials reso...
7. THE EFFECT OF HUNGER ON LEARNING CAPABILITY OF PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN EDO STATE
ABSTRACT
The main objective of this study it to examine the effect of hunger on learning capability of primary school pupils using Oredo Local government Area in Edo state as case study. The research design adopted for this study is the...
8. FACTORS INFLUENCING CULTISM IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS AND ITS EFFECT ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The term cultism is a way of life, an attitude, an idea that has become popular and also it can be said to be a small group of people who have extreme religion. The genesis of secret cult activities in Nigeria tertiary institutio...
9. EFFECTS OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
ABSTRACT
This research was carried out to analyse the effects of instructional materials on the academic performances of students in secondary schools in Olorunda Local Government of Osun State. For the study, the sample consisted of on...
10. EFFECTS OF THE USE OF REWARD AND PUNISHMENT ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN SOME SELECTED PRIMARY SCHOOL
ABSTRACT
This study is designed to investigate the effect of the use of reward and punishment in the academic performances of pupils in Yewa North Local Government in conducting the study. Five primary schools within Yewa North Local Government Are...
11. THE TREND IN HOME ECONOMICS STUDENTS PERFORMANCE IN JNIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION
Background to the Study
Academic performance has been described as the scores attained by students at a given moment. This scholastic standing could be explained in terms of the grades obtained in a course or groups of courses (Daniels and Schoulen...
12. STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE PREDICTION USING DECISION TREE
Introduction
A educational quantity of data is stored within a system for providing education. This data may pertain to students, graduates of the institution, teachers, non-teaching staff, resources, or any number of other categories. Mining educationa...
13. THE EFFECT OF PARENTS TRANSFER ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE LEARNERS
Background of the Study
Education is without a doubt the most priceless present that any set of parents can provide to their offspring, regardless of the region in which they make their home. This is not an exaggeration in any way, shape, or form: a parent who wants to...
14. INVESTIGATING THE CAUSES, EFFECTS AND SOLUTION STRATEGIES OF ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
ABSTRACT
Antisocial behaviors are often exhibited by secondary school students because majority of them are adolescents who engages in behaviour like sexual activities, smoking, stealing, bullying examination malpractice, abortion, rape a...
15. THE EFFECTS OF STUDY AIMS, APPROACHES AND TIME MANAGEMENT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, JALINGO
ABSTRACT
The study was conducted to examine the effects of study aims, study approaches and time management on academic performance of students in College of Education, Jaiingo. The population of the study comprised all students of the College from Pre- NCE to NCH...
16. THE FACTORS AFFECTING THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE
ABSTRACT
The aim of this project is to find out the factors responsible for the poor academic performance of students in Junior Secondary School of Edo State with particular reference to Egor Students. The methodology adopted by the researcher to accomplish this study a...
17. EFFECTS OF THE USE OF REWARD AND PUNISHMENT ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN SOME SELECTED PRIMARY SCHOOL
ABSTRACT
This study is designed to investigate the effect of the use of reward and punishment in the academic performances of pupils in Yewa North Local Government in conducting the study. A questionnaire was designed and administered in the selected primary schools. Th...
18. INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING ON BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDENT’S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
ABSTRACT
The study examined influence of social networking on business education student’s academic performance using the University of Benin, Benin City as case study.
The study employed the survey design and the Simple random sampling technique to sele...
19. SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS OF HOME CONFLICT AS PREDICATORS OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
ABSTRACT
This study attempted to identify some socio psychological effects of conflict in the home on academic performances of students in some selected secondary schools in Alimosho, Lagos State. The research was based on random sampling of selected st...
20. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF READING HABITS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES OF STUDENTS
ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to statistical analysis of reading habits and academic performances of students. Specifically, the study Investigated the relationship between study habit and student’s academic performance, assess the reading habits of Universi...
21. SURVEY OF OPINION ON MARITAL CONFLICT AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS OF CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES STUDENTS IN ISEYIN DISTRICT GRAMMAR SCHOOL, ISEYIN, OYO STATE
ABSTRACT
This study examines a survey on the opinion of marital conflicts as it affects academic performances of Christian Religious Studies Students in Iseyin District Grammar School, Iseyin, Oyo State. The study was specifically designed to determine...
22. THE EFFECT OF CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN HOME ECONOMIC IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Abstract
Continuous assessment is an academic issue, which has been emphasized recently by the Federal Ministry of Education, the need for the introduction of continuous assessments is reflected in various sections of the New National policy on Education. T...
23. THE EFFECT OF IN-SERVICE TEACHERS ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES OF BASIC SCIENCE STUDENT
Background to the study
In-service Teachers refers to teacher involves schooling and working at the same time. An in-service program is a professional training or staff development effort, where professionals are trained and discuss their work with others in their peer...
24. THE EFFECT OF POOR TEACHING METHOD ON THE ACADEMIC PERFOMANCE OF STUDENTS A CASE STUDY OF OVUM GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL ABA.
Statement of the problem
In Nigerian, research has been carried out for a long time, as in Nigerian schools. Most of the information available concerns the importance of teaching aids rather than whether these teachers have the required pedagogical skil...
25. THE PERCEPTION OF TEACHERS TOWARDS INTERNET AS A TEACHING RESOURCE IN ENUGU STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (TECHNICAL)
Statements of the Problem:
Government and parents are worried over the poor academic performances of their children in schools. The government through the National University Commission sets up 'NUNET' and some other Networks to enable both the...
26. PREDICTING STUDENTS PERFORMANCE USING FUZZY LOGIC
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
The increasing demand for education in Nigeria especially tertiary education has been an issue in recent times. Government–owned tertiary institutions as well as those privately owned do not possess the capacity and manpower needed to accom...
27. INDISCIPLINE AND ITS EFFECTS ON CHILDREN’S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
ABSTRACT
This research work aims to explore indiscipline and its effects on children’s academic performance in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State. It also seeks to investigate the effects of indiscipline and its control. A total sa...
28. INDISCIPLINE AND ITS EFFECTS ON CHILDREN’S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
ABSTRACT
This research work aims to explore indiscipline and its effects on children’s academic performance in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State. It also seeks to investigate the effects of indiscipline and its control. A total sample size of hund...
29. STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING LOW ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN SECONDARY SCHOOL
Abstract
This study is on strategies for improving low academic performances in English language in secondary school. The total population for the study is 200 staff of selected secondary schools in Igbo Osogbo local government of Osun State. The researcher used q...
30. THE FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS POOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES IN ACCOUNTING
ABSTRACT
This research project was on factors responsible for poor academic performance of primary school pupils in accounting education (a case study of enugu education zone). Data were gathered through structured questionnaire information obtained from principals, tea...
31. HOSTEL SANITATION PRACTICES AND ITS EFFECT ON STUDENT’S HEALTH
Abstract
In every human environment, students’ health has been the major contributory factor to their academic performances over the years because it determines their ability to read and prepare for examination. This study was conducted to investigate the sanitati...
32. DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A DYNAMIC TEACHER-STUDENT INTERACTION SYSTEM (CASE STUDY OF THE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, ADO-EKITI)
ABSTRACT
This research explores the design and implementation of a web-based system for dynamic teacher-student interaction in a classroom setting. Since time is an inelastic asset and therefore very valuable in a classroom setting, the emphasis is on being able to...
33. INFLUENCE OF EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND UTILIZATION ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Abstract
This study set out to examine the influence of Educational resources provision, and utilization on students’ academic performance in public and private secondary schools in Surulere Local Education Area of Lagos State. The sample consisted of eight school principals, 80 s...
34. EFFECTS OF PEER TEACHING AND DISCOVERY METHODS ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF ECONOMICS STUDENTS IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS I
ABSTRACT
The study examined Effects of Peer-Teaching and Discovery Methods on Economics Students‟ Academic Performances in Senior Secondary Schools in Benue State, Nigeria. The study was conducted with six objectives viz to: determine the effect of using peerteaching on the performance...
35. INFLUENCE OF PARENTING TYPES ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
ABSTRACT
This research work was carried out to determine the influence of parenting types on students‟ academic performance in financial accounting in Kano state, Nigeria. The study sought to determine the influence of step father and mother parenting on the students‟ performance in fin...
36. ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCES IN WEST AFRICAN SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS IN NORTH-WEST ZONE, NIGERIA (2010 – 2014): IMPLICATIONS TO EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING
ABSTRACT
The study analysed students‟ performances in West African Senior School Certificate Examinations in North-West Zone, Nigeria (2010-2014): Implications to Educational Administration and Planning.The study was carried out with six objectives among which were to analysepass and fa...
37. EFFECT OF COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE STUDENTS IN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION GIDAN-WAYA, KADUNA STATE NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study determined the effect of computer assisted instruction on the academic performance of agricultural Science students in Kaduna State College of Education Gidan-Waya, Kaduna State Nigeria. The study had four specific objectives.Four research questions stated and four r...
38. EFFECT OF SIMULATION MODEL ON ATTITUDE, RETENTION AND PERFORMANCE IN QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL CHEMISTRY STUDENTS, ZARIA – NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study examined the effects of simulation model on students‟ academic Performance, attitude and retention in qualitative analysis among Senior Secondary School students in Kaduna state. The motive behind the study is connected to persistent failure of students in SSCE due t...
39. IDENTIFICATION AND REMEDIATION OF ERRORS IN BASIC SCIENCE AMONG UPPER BASIC STUDENTS IN NASARAWA EDUCATION ZONE, KANO, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This study identified and remediederrors committed in Basic Science among Upper Basic 2 Students in Nasarawa Education Zone, Kano.The research designs usedweresurvey for Errors Identification and Quasi- experimental design to test the students‟ performance level involving pre-t...
40. A STUDY OF READING CULTURE OF PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS AND THEIR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
There is no doubt that the level of development in a country is directly proportional to the literacy level. Rather than improving on the literacy rating, various findings indicted that Nigeria keeps on retrogressing (Olanrewaju,...
41. STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING LOW ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN SECONDARY SCHOOL
Background of the study
The modern trend in education and the complex nature of learning and instruction have made the role of the teachers more challenging. This new role does not just involve the more transmission of information to students but it involves looking at...
