CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study The importance of education to the development of human society cannot be overemphasized. Joseph Addison, writing as far back as 1711, notes “what sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the soul”. This is in consonance with the many years long statement of Epictetus (100 … Read more
Impact Of Socio Economic Status Of Guardians On The Academic Performance Of Students CHAPTER ONE/INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Education is a fundamental human right, the key to sustainable development, a crucial tool for effective participation in societies and it enhances peace and stability among countries (Buchi, 2005). Posse and Melgosa (2006) identified three … Read more
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 Introduction This chapter examined the background of the study, problem statement, significance of the study, the main objectives, specific objectives, the research questions, and the conceptual framework of the study. 1.2 Background of study The onset of menstruation is one of the most significant milestones in a woman‟s life (Polat et al., … Read more
ABSTRACT This work entitled “A Study Of Teaching And Learning English Grammar In Some Selected Primary Schools In Anambra State , targeted primary schools used for this study were interviewed, served questionnaires, while their teachers were interviewed and their grammar classes observed. The pupils were also given an evaluation test to evaluate their mastery of … Read more
Challenges faced by married university undergraduate female students in Ogun State, Nigeria Abstract The question as towhether marriage is an assetor liability especially to female undergraduateis yet to be answered satisfactorily. This studyseeks tofind out common challenges faced bymarried undergraduate female students in Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria, factors responsible and the effects thesehave on … Read more
EFFECT OF CONVID-19 ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT Abstract The study was designed to examine the Effect Of Convid-19 On The Academic Performance Of Secondary Student 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 … Read more
ABSTRACT The present research investigated the relationship between school location and academic performance of students in introductory technology subject in urban and rural areas of Sapele LGA. It employed the survey design using 6 schools (3 from each location) in the LGA and with a population sample of 100 secondary school students drawn from JSS2 … Read more
Effects of Jigsaw-Puzzle Instructional Strategy on Secondary School Students’ Performance The study examined the effects of jigsaw-puzzle instructional strategy on secondary school students’ performance on Growth as a concept in Biology in Ukwa West Local Government Area, Abia State. Gender effect on Biology students’ performance was also investigated. Two objectives, two research questions and two … Read more
TEACHERS DEMONSTRATION METHODS OF TEACHING AND STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE The issue of using demonstrations (to be defined later) in a chemistry classroom has often been discussed in the research literature (Hofstein & Lunetta, 1984; Bare, & Andrews, 1999; Thompson & Soyibo, 2002). Among the questions posed in the literature, we found the following: Are demonstrations … Read more
Effect of class size on students academic perfomance in biology at SSCE 1.1 Background to the Study The relationship between class size and academic performance has been a perplexing one for educators. Studies have found that the physical environment, ethnicity, socioeconomics, overcrowding and teaching methods are all variables that affect student achievement (Molnar, 2000). Other factors … Read more