Motivational variables and academic performance of urban and rural secondary school students in Oyo state, Nigeria
Key Points
The study aims to explore the relationship between motivational variables and academic performance in secondary school students during the SSCE in Oyo State.
Descriptive survey research design utilized
Data collected from 100 secondary schools and 1000 senior school students using probability proportional to size and simple random sampling
Data analyzed using percentages, multiple regression, and t-test statistics
Learning materials (X2) significantly predict academic performance, followed by private teachers (X3) and conducive school environment (X7).
The study found a positive relationship between motivational variables and academic performance.
Recommendations were made to enhance student performance in schools.
Abstract
This study examined the degree of relationship among motivational variables and academic performance of students in secondary school certificate examinations (SSCE) in Oyo State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. 100 secondary schools and 1000 senior school students were selected using probability proportional to size and simple random sampling methods respectively. Data collected were analyzed using percentages, multiple regression and t-test statistics. The study showed among other things that there was an enhanced relationship of each of the the motivational variables in respect to academic performance with the provision of learning materials (X2) as the most predictor variable, followed by employment of private teachers (X3) and conducive school environment (X7), respectively. Suggestions were made to improve the performances of students in schools.
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