The Effect Of Class Size And Over Popolation On The Academic Performance Of Secondary School Students

This research was performed to examine the influence of class room size on academic performance of secondary school students in Nigeria since classroom congestion and low utilization rate of classrooms are common features of secondary schools in Nigeria which have negative impact on both secondary school teacher productivity, student learning input and secondary school student academic performance that at the end influences the reputation of a school.

In analyzing the data collected for the purpose of carrying out this research, the statistical tool known as the Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPC) and the statistics were used. The use of sample percentage was employed, and Tables were used in presenting the data. Primary and secondary data were also used.

The study was conducted in Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria and carried out in Champion secondary school, Owerri, Imo state. The population of Imo state was discovered to be 9.5million (according to the state Government).

Out of the entire population of 100 staffs of Champion secondary school Owerri, Imo state, 50 persons were selected using simple random sampling.

A pilot study was conducted on ten staff of champion secondary school to pre-test the efficacy of the questionnaire. The feedback received was used in the final draft which enhances it reliability.

Findings from the study showed that there is a strong and positive relationship between class room sizes and academic performance in secondary schools.   

There is also significant effect between the classroom size and the academic performance of secondary school students in Nigeria.