The Problems Of Poor Reading Habits And Consequences On Academic Performance Of Students In Secondary School
[A CASE STUDY OF OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE]

1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS 

1. Does lack of qualified teachers affects reading efficiency?
2. Does lack of relevant textbooks in school library affect reading efficiency?
3. Does ill-health affect efficiency in reading?
4. Do bad method of teaching cause poor reading habits?
5. Do family background and psychological factors affects reading efficiency?

1.5 RESEARCH HYPOTHESES

H0: There is no significant relationship between qualified teachers and poor reading habit of secondary school students.
H1: There is a significant relationship between qualified teachers and poor reading habit of secondary school students.
H02: There is no significant relationship between family and psychological background and the poor reading habits of secondary school students.
H12: There is a significant relationship between family and psychological background and the poor reading habits of secondary school students.

1.6 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This research work would be useful to students, as they will have firsthand information of the causes, effect and lasting solution on the problems of poor reading habits. Also, this research will make government, principals, of secondary school and teachers to update themselves with new method of teaching reading and the provision of educational facilities.

The awareness of the consequences of poor reading habit will make students improve on the suggested solution and this will serve as a channel to students as regard their reading in and outside their secondary level and this will motivate them to provide the necessary school materials for themselves. It will also enhance the standard of education because the study will equip students to master some key words and techniques or reading. This will lead to success and self-reliance during their exams and in the society.

1.7 DEFINITION OF TERMS

Reading: It is the ability to attach meaning to printed symbols.
Skills: The ability to do something well
Student: A person usually under the age of 16 who students in secondary school.
Academy: A school or college for special training
Concentration: The ability to focus ones attention.
Comprehension: The power of understanding and exercise aimed at improving or testing ones understanding of language