• INFLUENCE OF BIRTH ORDER AND GENDER ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
    [A CASE STUDY OF OFFA LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF KWARA STATE]


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    • ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACT    This study investigates the influence of birth order and gender on academic achievement of secondary students in Offa Local Government of Kwara State. The study became relevant due to the high rate of failure in our secondary schools. The data were obtained from 150 respondents using the simple random sample technique. In doing this the researcher selected ten (10) secondary school in Offa Local Government Area out of which fifteen (15) respondents were selected schools. While data collected were analysed using t-test and ANOVA Statistical procedure.     The result obtained s ... Continue Reading

         

      APPENDIX A - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]APPENDIXUNIVERSITY OF ILORIN INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION INFLUENCE OF BIRTH ORDER AND GENDER ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE (IBOGAPQ)Dear Respondent,     This questionnaire is designed to investigate the influence of birthorder and gender on academic achievement of secondary school students in Ilorin metropolis.     The study is for educational purpose only and therefore any response given will be treated with utmost confidentiality. SECTION A: (PERSONAL INFORMATION).     Please tick (√) the column that is most applicable to you. Gender: Male (    ), Female (    )Age: 20 ... Continue Reading

         

      LIST OF TABLES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]LIST OF TABLES Table 1:    Distribution of Respondents by Gender, Age, Marital Status, Year of Experience and Religion Table 2:        Means and Rank Order of Responses to the Items on the Influence of Birth Order and Gender on Students Academic Achievement  Table 3:    Mean, Standard Deviation and t-value of Respondents on the factors influencing child’s academic performance on the basis of gender  Table 4:    ANOVA Result on the factor Influencing Child’s Academic Performance as expressed by Respondents on the basis Age Table 5:        Mean, Standard Devi ... Continue Reading

         

      TABLE OF CONTENTS - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]TABLE OF CONTENTSTitle Page    Approval Page  Dedication  Acknowledgements Table of Contents List of Tables  Abstract  CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION Background to the Study  Statement of the Problem  Research Questions Research Hypotheses  Purpose of the Study  Significance of the Study Operational Definition of Terms  Scope of the Study   CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE Introduction   Concept of Academic Failure  Factors Responsible for Academic Failure    Concept of Predestination and Superstition   Home Background and Parental Influence Influence of Birth Order and ... Continue Reading

         

      CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 4 ]CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTIONBackground of the Study     Without exception you are one of the followings: the oldest or the youngest or named after some relation who has passed away.     Alfred Adler (2006) said that birth order influences personality. He argued that birth can leave an indelible impression on an individual is style of life, which is one’s habitual way of dealing with the task of friendship love and work. According Adler, Firstborns are “dethroned” when a second child comes along, and this may have a lasting influence on them. Young and only children may be ... Continue Reading

         

      CHAPTER TWO - [ Total Page(s): 5 ]The parents     The parents being the closest link to the child at birth especially the mother tends to create a conducive environment for the child which involves feeling of safety, sense of belongings and some degree of freedom.     Duntoye (2002) established the planning which make them to bit more than what they can show. The economic strength of parents determines how they can help the child in the academic achievement in life.     Bukoye (2002) emphasized that parents have great and inevitable influence on their children academic achievement.     Fatola (2002) ... Continue Reading

         

      CHAPTER THREE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]Pilot Study To determine the usability of the instrument questionnaire for this research was first administered to a group of forty (40) students that represent the population of interest. The respondents responded to the questionnaire and areas of difficulty were resolved. They were able to respond to the items with little or no difficulty. Validity of the Instrument     When an instrument measures what it is supposed to measure, it can be described as being valid. To ascertain the validity of the questionnaire it was given to four (4) experts in the department of Counsellor ... Continue Reading

         

      CHAPTER FOUR - [ Total Page(s): 6 ]Summary of the Findings     The analysis of data on the study of influence of birth order and gender on students’ achievement of secondary schools in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State revealed that mistakes of the other sibling is the major factor influencing students academic achievement and performance. This is followed by inability of the parents to meet the needs of their children. This also influences the students academic achievement.     Equally, the results of the analysis on the hypotheses revealed that there were no significant difference in the i ... Continue Reading

         

      CHAPTER FIVE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]Conclusion     Based on the results of the various analysis in the study, the study came up with the following conclusion:     Factors that influence students’ academic performance and achievement are mistakes of other sibling, inability of the parent to meet the needs of their children; gender and birth order. Lack of guidance from older siblings and parental separation and neglect. Also, the findings revealed that there were no significant relationship in the influence of birth order and gender on students’ academic achievement as perceived by respondent on ... Continue Reading

         

      REFRENCES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]REFERENCESAdana, B.S. (1998). The school guidance programme. Guidance and Counselling in Education. INDEMAC (NIG) Publishers Limited, Ilorin.  Addido, E.O. (1989). Effect of family types on academic performance of secondary school students in Ndoka Local Government Area of Bendel State. Unpublished M.Ed Dissertation, University of Ilorin, Ilorin. Adegbite, A.S. (1991). Parents’ attributions of students’ success and failure and academic performance of selected secondary school in Ilorin. Guidance and Counselling  Department, University of Ilorin.Akande, C.B. (1992). Self-concept ... Continue Reading