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THE ROLE OF MOTIVATION ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS

Abstract This study was on the role of motivation on the academic performance of students. Three objectives were raised which included:  To determine the role of motivation on academic performance of students in some selected secondary schools in Dange Shuni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, to determine the extent teachers motivate their students in some selected secondary schools in Dange Shuni Local Government Area of Sokoto State and to ...

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TEACHER’S MOTIVATION AND STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ABSTRACT The study attempts to investigate the teacher’s motivation and students’ academic performance in some selected secondary schools in Ikeja Local Government Area of Lagos State. In this study, extensive and relevant literature was reviewed under sub- headings. The descriptive research survey was employed in assessing the opinions of the respondents using the questionnaires and the sampling techniques. One hundred and twenty respondents were selected as samples for the study. ...

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THE INFLUENCE OF EXCESSIVE INTAKE OF ALCOHOL AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract           This study was on the influence of excessive intake of alcohol among University student. Six objectives were raised which included: To find out whether excessive intake of alcohol is responsible for deviant behaviours amongst students, to ascertain whether alcoholic is responsible for student’s poor academic performances, to ascertain whether intake of alcohol influenced by home problem, to find whether alcohol is influenced by peer group loyalty, to find ...

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HOME ENVIRONMENT AND ITS EFFECT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

ABSTRACT The home influences the students at the most possible time of his life at a time when his mind is most receptive. It provides the first impression which may last through the whole of the child’s life. The child often sees the parents, siblings and things in their immediate environment to be most significant and its capable of promoting or diminishing his self worth, emotional cum mental  disposition and ...

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EFFECT OF CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Abstract Educators and students around the world are feeling the extraordinary ripple effect of the novel coronavirus as schools shut down amid the public health emergency. Efforts to stem the spread of COVID-19 through non-pharmaceutical interventions and preventive measures such as social-distancing and self-isolation have prompted the widespread closure of primary, secondary, and tertiary schooling in over 100 countries. Previous outbreaks of infectious diseases have prompted widespread school closings around ...

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THE EFFECT OF POOR TEACHING METHOD ON THE ACADEMIC PERFOMANCE OF STUDENTS

ABSTRACT Teaching methods are teaching materials and tools that facilitate teaching and learning in schools. The state of the education system in Nigeria is not encouraging, as classrooms, teaching materials, laboratories and libraries, and teacher qualifications are inadequate. Therefore this study was carried out to examine the Effect Of Poor Teaching Method On The Academic Performance Of Students a Case Study Of Ovum Girls Secondary School Aba. This study adopted ...

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THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS

Abstract Many colleges worldwide suspended classroom teaching due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and switched to online teaching. The study examine the impact of Covid-19 on the academic performance of student with emphasis on Angel Crown international school. The population of the study consist of three hundred (300) teachers and student which the researcher use a simple random sampling technique in ascertaining the sample size. A structured questionnaire, titled the ...

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EFFECT OF DEMONSTRATION METHOD AND GUIDED DISCOVERY METHOD ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN BIOLOGY IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ABSTRACT The study examined the effects of guided Demonstration method on academic performance of biology students in selected senior secondary schools in Lagos state. The study used a quasi-experimental research design. A sample of 120 senior secondary 11 (SS2) biology students were selected by random sampling from 2 private and 2 public schools which comprised both boys and girls with 30 students each in experimental and control groups respectively.  The ...

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THE EFFECT OF POVERTY ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS

ABSTRACT This research work was designed to find out the effect of poverty on the academic performance of students in some selected secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. This research work consist of five chapter. Chapter one  was on the background of the study. However, the significance of the study was highlighted in addition to the problem encountered by the researcher in the course of investigation. ...

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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SCHOOL LOCATION AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study School is one of the social institutions that is responsible for the development and training of the mind and skill of man. It is also for the preparation of man for the challenges and responsibilities in the society at large. The importance of education has been well accentuated in all societies whether developed or developing; ancient or modern.  It is as a result of ...

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THE ROLE OF EXAMINATION GRADE IN SHAPING THE READING CULTURE OF STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA

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 ...

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THE ROLE OF SCIENCE LABORATORY EQUIPMENT IN THE ACADEMIC COMPREHENSION OF STUDENTS IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

CHAPTER ONE 1.1 INTRODUCTION Each country develops its own education system, which evolves to meet the challenges of changing times. The Indian education system must also face several new choices, opportunities and challenges to ensure the implementation of a modernized, advanced and quality education system at all levels. The report of the National Indian Knowledge Commission reiterates its commitment to provide excellence in the education system to meet the 21st ...

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EFFECT OF COVID-19 ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract The study was designed to examine the effect Of Covid-19 on the academic performance of secondary students in Nigeria. A survey research design was used for the study. The sample comprised of senior secondary students (both male and female) from ten selected government owned secondary schools in Anambra State. The instrument used for data collection was the students’ structured questionnaire. The data collected for the study were analysed using ...

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THE EFFECT OF TOBACCO SMOKING ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS

ABSTRACT This research study was solely designed to examine the issues of tobacco smoking and its effect on academic performance of students of college of education ekiadolor. In the course of this research, the concept of tobacco and the effect as well as misuse was looked into. The study was aimed at finding out how parent, family background, peer group and curiosity of students etc contribute to tobacco smoking problems ...

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THE INFLUENCE OF TEACHER’S PROFESSIONAL TRAINING ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

ABSTRACT This research study which focused on finding the influence of teachers’ professional training on students’ academic achievement was limited in one secondary school “Modern Idea College” (MIC), Enugu as the area of the study where the entire senior secondary school III were the target population from which a sample of 60 participants (students) were randomly selected, splint into two group (experimental and control group), thereafter, each group was treated ...

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GENDER AS A FACTOR IN THE PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN AFRICAN THINKERS COMMUNITY

ABSTRACT This research work is meant to investigate gender as a factor in the performance of students of the science education in African thinkers community of inquiry (ATOCCOE), Enugu. The population  for this research was drawn from department of science  education- degree program from one hundred level to four hundred level respectively. A total of 117 students compressing males and females gender were randomly chosen and used for this study. The data ...

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INFLUENCE OF SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the study Generally in the whole world, particularly in Nigeria, education has been considered to be the corner - stone for development. It forms the basis for literacy, skill acquisition, technological advancement and ability to harness human and material resources towards the achievement of societal goal, (FRN, 2004). Education is very important in any given society. It is a process by which abilities and capabilities ...

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REDUCING THE PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED BY STUDENTS IN LEARNING SOCIAL STUDIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Social studies programme has been in existence in Nigeria for more than two decades, yet, there has been no comprehensive pro­gramme and endeavour at training social studies teachers. As a result, most of those who teach social studies never received any training in teaching social studies. Most teacher-trainers, themselves the pro­ducts of the traditional system, naturally experience difficulties in training their student-teachers in ...

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INFLUENCE OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUND ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN ECONOMICS

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1  BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY It is a common problem that most of our secondary school leavers do not possess the ability and skills to reason well, they do not respect the dignity of labour, all they live and hope for IS to pass their final examinations through cheat and "expo 419". They like the school administrators target only the end result. They are not interested in the ...

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INFLUENCE OF GOVERNMENT RETURN OF MISSION SCHOOLS ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS

ABSTRACT Prior to independence in Nigeria, individuals, corporate bodies, religious group and government jointly and severally had input in the area of education. But with the dawn of military ascendancy and the corridors of power take-over of mission school was unleashed on the educational sector. Several years have gone by and we are trying to pick-up our broken pieces. This work is an attempt to look into effects of government ...

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