Factors Affecting The Performance Of Integrated Science Student In Junior Secondary School

This study was carried out to examine the factors affecting the performance of integrated science student in junior secondary school in Borogo local Government Area. The study was specifically set to ascertain whether insufficient numbers of qualified teachers affects students" academic performance in integrated science student in junior secondary school in Borogo local Government Area, determine the extent lack of adequate school facilities affect the academic performance of students in integrated science in junior secondary school in Borogo local Government Area, ascertain whether unavailability of instructional materials for effective teaching affects students" academic performance in integrated science student in junior secondary school in Borogo local Government Area, determine the extent poor method of teaching affect the academic performance of students in integrated science in junior secondary school in Borogo local Government Area, and determine the extent interest and attitudes of students affect the academic performance of students in integrated science in junior secondary school in Borogo local Government Area. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprise of some selected teachers and students of junior secondary school in Borogo local Government Area. In determining the sample size, the researcher conveniently selected 200 respondents and 150 were validated. Self-constructed and validated questionnaire was used for data collection. The collected and validated questionnaires were analyzed using frequency tables While the hypotheses were tested using Chi-square statistical tool. The result of the findings reveals that insufficient numbers of qualified teachers affect students" academic performance in integrated science student in junior secondary school in Borogo local Government Area. Furthermore the study also revealed that the extent interest and attitudes of students affect their academic performance in integrated science in junior secondary school in Borogo local Government Area is high. Therefore, it is recommended that the government at all level should as a matter of urgency, purchase instructional aids which should be used by the teachers in their teaching of the student. If done, the problem of poor performance of students in science will be remedied. To mention but a few.

The main purpose of this study is to find out the factors affecting the performance of integrated science student in junior secondary school in Borogo local Government Area. Specifically, the study sought to

1. Ascertain whether insufficient numbers of qualified teachers affects students" academic performance in integrated science student in junior secondary school in Borogo local Government Area.
2. Determine the extent lack of adequate school facilities affect the academic performance of students in integrated science in junior secondary school in Borogo local Government Area.
3. Ascertain whether unavailability of instructional materials for effective teaching affects students" academic performance in integrated science student in junior secondary school in Borogo local Government Area.
4. Determine the extent poor method of teaching affect the academic performance of students in integrated science in junior secondary school in Borogo local Government Area.
5. Determine the extent interest and attitudes of students affect the academic performance of students in integrated science in junior secondary school in Borogo local Government Area.

In assessing the purpose of the study, this research project will answer the following questions:

1. Does insufficient numbers of qualified teachers affect students" academic performance in integrated science student in junior secondary school in Borogo local Government Area?
2. To what extent does lack of adequate school facilities affect the academic performance of students in integrated science in junior secondary school in Borogo local Government Area?
3. Does unavailability of instructional materials for effective teaching affects students" academic performance in integrated science student in junior secondary school in Borogo local Government Area?
4. To what extent does poor method of teaching affect the academic performance of students in integrated science in junior secondary school in Borogo local Government Area?
5. To what extent does interest and attitudes of students affect their academic performance in integrated science in junior secondary school in Borogo local Government Area?

Abstract
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objective of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypotheses
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Scope of the Study
1.8 Limitation of the Study
1.9 Definition of Terms
1.10 Organizations of the Study

Chapter Two: Review of Literature
2.1 Conceptual Framework
2.2 Theoretical Framework
2.3 Empirical Review

Chapter Three: Research Methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population of the Study
3.3 Sample Size Determination
3.4 Sample Size Selection Technique and Procedure
3.5 Research Instrument and Administration
3.6 Method of Data Collection
3.7 Method of Data Analysis
3.8 Validity of the Study
3.9 Reliability of the Study
3.10 Ethical Consideration

Chapter Four: Data Presentation and Analysis
4.0 Data Presentation
4.1 Analysis of Data
4.2 Answering Research Questions
4.3 Test Of Hypotheses

Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Summary
5.3 Conclusion
5.4 Recommendation
References
APPENDIX
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