ABSTRACT
This research work
investigates the study of the factors affecting academic performance of girls
in senior secondary schools in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State.
Introduction of this study includes background to the study, significance of the
study, purpose of the study, scope of the study, limitation to the study,
definition of some related terms and research questions was formulated that was
used for the analysis of data in chapter four. Review of related literature in
chapter two focused on wide range of factors affecting the girls in the
secondary schools. These includes socio-economic status of portents, parents
attitudes to education of the girl child, family structure, cultural influence,
attitude of female students to study and poor learning facilities for the girl
child. The population of this study is female students selected from secondary
schools within the geopolitical zone in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of
Edo State. One hundred (100) students were randomly selected from five (5)
schools in the local government area., a validated questionnaire were used to
collect information from respondents which were retrieved and analyzed on
tables using simple percentage. Findings reveal that there is no difference
between the performance of female students and their family type. It was also
observed that girls from polygamous background strive for academic excellence
putting their background behind them and also that unavailability of
functioning equipment and facilities influence the academic performance of
girls in the secondary school conclusion were drawn and recommendations were
made.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction
Background of the study
Statement of the problem
Research questions
Significance of the
study
Scope of the study
Limitation
Purpose of the study
Definitions of terms
CHAPTER TWO
Review of related
literature
CHAPTER THREE
Research methodology
Research design
Population of the study
Sample and sampling
techniques
Instrumentation
Validity of instrument
Reliability of
instrument
Administration of
instrument/data collection
Data analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
Analysis of data
CHAPTER FIVE
Summary, conclusion and
recommendations
Conclusion
Recommendations
REFERENCE
QUESTIONNAIRE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Education is a dynamic process the result of which reflects almost directly on
the standard of living. According to Farrant (1964) “Education describe
the total process or human learning to which knowledge is imparted, faculties
trained and skills developed.”. The attitude of student to learning
affects their academic performance either positively or negatively.
Most students are blazed towards
science education before they start to study it. Mathematic for example is one
of the major requirements in the field of science and technology and the
importance of mathematics is stressed in the national policy on education. It
is a known fact that in the teaching/learning process many factors militate
against the excellent performance of student. The parent and general public
looks up to the children on words academic “giants” overweight and anything
that falls below this high expectation renders teachers ineffective and
unenthusiastic to them.
Very few people careless of the other factors affecting the academic
performance of students in school, poor performance of students is not caused
by one person. The teacher sees the students as not hardworking enough. Also
the society sees the school as not good enough in terms of provision of
adequate library facilities and proper staffing. Other sees it as the fault of
the government in terms of funding the school for better education.
It is the line of though that prompted the
investigation into funding all what factors really affect student’s performance
in school with particular reference to female.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
The problem of this research is to identify those factors that affect the
performance of female students in secondary schools. In doing this, the
researcher will see to the following questions;
1. Is there any difference between the performances
of females from different socio-economic background?
2. Is there any difference between the performance
of females and educational status of parents?
3. Do family type and structure affect the
performance of females?
4. Is there any difference between the performance
of female students in well equipped schools and those in ill equipped schools?
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
In carrying out this research work, answer will be made to the following
questions.
1. Does the socio-economic background of parents
affect the performance of female students?
2. Does parental educational status influence the
performance of their children?
3. Does family type and structure affect the
performance of female students?
4. Does availability of school equipment affect the
performance of female students?
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE
STUDY
Since the main study of this research is to identify the factors affecting the
academic performance of female students.
The identification of this problem and the solution suggested will help
teachers in student’s guidance or counseling official and the society.
It will help teachers and the government in designing motivation techniques to
overcome female students poor performances, in a past making would of science
and technology, all hands must be on deck most especially for a third world
country like Nigeria, gender should not be a barrier to excellences.
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
The scope of the study in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State since
it would not be possible to cover the whole secondary schools in this area due
to transportation problem, some representative samples would be selected in the
local government area.
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
The purpose of this research project is to investigate and analyzed the factors
affecting the academic performance of girls in secondary schools.
Education at any level, would be centered toward meeting the needs of the
people, the purpose of this study therefore is to discover if the following
factors will affect the academic performance, the society, parent economic
status, family type and structure and attitude of girls.
Education performs certain basic function in a society; these include
transmission, maintenance of the society and recruitment into the society. This
transmission occurs between one generation and another special attention will
be given to analyze the factors that affect academic performance of students.
Finally, recommendation based on the findings of the survey will be made.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Owing to the fact that certain English words and expression may have different
meaning and interpretations, it becomes necessary to define some of the terms
and expression used within the context of the study.
Education: This means formal and informal training of the
individual to acquire some knowledge and ability in such a way that a new
character and mental power is achieved from such training. A fact to note here
is that education is constantly changing.
Performance: This is an cat that involves a lot of effort, it
is also how well or badly you do a particular activity.
Factor: That which helps to produce a result.
Academic: Things relating to teaching, learning or
studying in an organized institution.
Learning: Any relatively permanent change in behavior
which occurs as a result of practice or experience.
Facilities: This refers to all essential teaching aids and
equipment that enhance the work of the teacher and facilitate student’s better
performance.
Department | Education |
Project ID Code | EDU0022 |
Chapters | 5 Chapters |
No of Pages | 45 pages |
Methodology | Null |
Reference | YES |
Format | Microsoft Word |
Price | ₦4000, $15 |
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