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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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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 Education. Irrelevant items were deleted some were modified and new one added.
Reliability of the Instrument
When an instrument is consistent in measuring what it is supposed to measure over time it can be described as being reliable. The Person Product Movement Correlation Co-efficient was used to determine the reliability of the instrument. The instrument was administered twice to a group of forty (40) students at an interval of four weeks. The correlation co-efficient of the scores got form the two administration indicate 0.05 which is considered adequate for the study.
Procedure for Data Collection
The researcher personally administered the instrument on the respondent with the help of a research assistant who was trained by the researcher. The researcher and the research assistant explained unclear items as the questionnaire to the respondents were expected to respond to the items in the questionnaire and return immediately.
Data collected was analysed using frequency counts and percentages to analyse the personal data of respondents while the t-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) statistical procedure were used to test the stated hypotheses; all hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance.
Method of Data Analysis
Data collected was analysed using frequency counts and percentages to analyse the personal data of respondents while t-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) statistical procedure were used to test the stated hypotheses; All hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance.
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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 dat ... 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 ... 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 Academi ... 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 Pred ... 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 seco ... 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 parent ... 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 res ... 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 o ... 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 I ... Continue reading---
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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 dat ... Continue reading---