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The Relationship Between Class Size And Secondary School Students Academic Performance In Geography
[A CASE STUDY OF ABEOKUTA-SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE] -
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H02: There is no significant relationship between class size and students academic performance in geography.
H03: There is no significant relationship between the opinion of teachers and principals on the effects of class size on academic performance of geography students.
H04: There is no significant relationship between class size and students score in academic performance in geography.
Scope of the Study
This research work focuses on the relationship between class size and student academic achievement in geography using some selected secondary schools in Abeokuta – South Local Government Area of Ogun State as a case study. This research work covers all public secondary schools in Abeokuta – South Local Government Area of Ogun State. However, five public secondary schools will be used as a case study.
Significance of the Study
This study is important for several reasons.
Firstly, the researcher believes that this study will expose and enlighten the school administrators and teachers on the negative and positive effects of class size on students academic performance in geography in secondary school in Abeokuta – South Local Government.
Secondly, the suggestions offered in this study will assist the educational authority in planning and administration of the school curriculum, most especially in the area of evaluation of students academic performance in geography.
Thirdly, this research work will lead to further in-depth study on the impact of class size and school population on the academic performance of students in Nigeria.
Lastly, it will serve as a contribution to knowledge in the subject area. In this regard, it will be useful for other researchers who might want to carry out research in related areas.
Definition of Terms
Effects: This is the positive or negative effect of class size.
Class size: The total number of students in the class
Positive: This means the maximum number of students that should be in the classroom.
Negative: This means the students has increased above the maximum estimate.
Abeokuta –South: This is one of the twenty Local Government Area of Ogun State.
Core Subject: This is one of the main subjects in secondary school.
Classification: This means the grouping of geography into different categories such as physical, human, and regional geography.
Academic achievement: Knowledge attained or skills developed in school subjects by test scores.
Secondary School: (also “high schoolâ€) is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specific age takes place. It follows elementary or primary education, and may be followed by university (tertiary) education.
Over-crowding: This is when the number of students in a particular class exceeds the standard of students – teacher ratio, as specific by National Policy on Education, that is 1:40 (One teacher for forty students in a class).
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACT The study found out the relationship between class size and academic performance of geography students in secondary school in Abeokuta – South Local Government Area of Ogun State. The study adopted random sampling technique to select one hundred and twenty respondents in five secondary schools in each ward of the Local Government. Pearson correlation was used to test the hypothesis. The results showed that male and female teachers were similar in their opinion ... Continue reading---
APPENDIX A - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]APPENDIXUNIVERSITY OF ILORIN DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION QUESTIONNAIRE ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CLASS SIZE AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN GEOGRAPHY (QRBCSSSSAPG)Dear Sir/Ma, The questionnaire is designed to investigate the perception of secondary school teachers on the relationship between class size and secondary school students academic performance in geography in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State. You are ki ... Continue reading---
LIST OF TABLES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]LIST OF TABLES Table 1: Distribution of Respondents by Sex Table 2: Distribution of Respondents by Educational Qualification Table 3: Distribution of Respondents based on Years of Experience Table 4: Shows the relationship between students academic performance in geography and the opinion of male and female teachers Table 5: Shows the relationship between students academic performance and class size Table 6: Show ... Continue reading---
TABLE OF CONTENTS - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]TABLE OF CONTENTSTitle Page Certification Dedication Acknowledgement Abstract Table of Content List of Tables CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Statement of the Problem Purpose of the Study Research Questions Research Hypotheses Scope of the Study Significance of the Study Definition of Terms CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW Overview of Secondary School Population in Geography Enrolment in Secondary School Education in Geog ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER TWO - [ Total Page(s): 7 ]The post-basic education sector (that is, senior secondary school) no doubt occupies a very critical and enviable place in Nigeria’s educational system in the sense that it is designed to prepare the students for entry into the tertiary level and as well groom those that cannot go further for the labour market. To meet these challenges, the sector should not be left as an orphan but be given to a responsible body that will manage and direct, control personnel, structure and the lear ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER THREE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ] CHAPTER THREERESEARCH METHOD This chapter is meant and designed to give information on the process which the researcher took in finding out the relationship between class size and secondary school students academic performance in geography in Abeokuta – South Local Government Area of Ogun State. The method used to elicit information in his regards entails the following procedures: - Research design - Population- Instrumentation- Administration of the ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FOUR - [ Total Page(s): 4 ]The next distribution of respondents is based on the years of experience which varies from 5 years and below, 6 – 10 years, 11 – 15 years and 15 years above. With respect to years of experience, 13.3% have 0 – 5 years of experience, another 13.3% have 6 – 10 years of experience and 26.67% for 11 – 15 years of experience, while 15 years and above years of experience are 46.67% of the whole respondents. Hypotheses Testing The following are the test of the h ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FIVE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]Conclusion From the results, it can be seen that the larger the class size of students being taught the less the performance of the students. There is therefore, the need to make the number of students to be taught in the geography classes to be moderate so that the teacher can be able to manage the class efficiently and effectively and be able to give individual attention to students who may have problem of assimilating the concepts of what has been taught. Overpopulat ... Continue reading---
REFRENCES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]REFERENCESAdeyela, J., (2000). Problems of teaching science in large classes at senior secondary school level implications for learning outcomes. M.Ed. Thesis, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.Afolabi, F., (2000). School factors and learning variables as correlates of senior secondary geography achievement in Ibadan. Ph.D. Thesis, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. Ajayi, K. and B. Ogunyemi, (1990). The relationship between industrial resources and socio economic status in selected popu ... Continue reading---
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACT The study found out the relationship between class size and academic performance of geography students in secondary school in Abeokuta – South Local Government Area of Ogun State. The study adopted random sampling technique to select one hundred and twenty respondents in five secondary schools in each ward of the Local Government. Pearson correlation was used to test the hypothesis. The results showed that male and female teachers were similar in their opinion ... Continue reading---