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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study This study entitled the role of Examination grade in shaping the reading culture of students in Tertiary institutions in Nigeria. A big part of any course or study program is measuring how much a student has actually learned. Examinations can come in different forms, while grading must comply with a certain norm. The study tried to look at the link between reading ...

CHAPTER ONE Introduction 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, 2008). Reading is essential to full participation in modern society. It adds quality to life, provides access to cultural heritage, empowers and emancipates citizens as well as brings ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Reading is an essential tool for lifelong learning. It is important for everyone to develop the rudiments of reading and the culture of reading always so as to survive in life. Reading according to Holte (1998) adds quality to life and provides access to culture and cultural heritage. He pointed out that reading empowers and emancipates citizens and bring people together. Okeke ...