CHAPTER FOUR

DATA ANALYSES AND RESULTS

In this chapter, the data collected were analysed to answer the relevant research

questions and to test the hypotheses postulated in this study. The one hundred and

twenty (120) copies of questionnaire that were administered were retrieved. This gave

a response return rate of 100%.

 Data Analysis and Findings

Fourresearch questions were raised in this study. The research questions had

corresponding hypothesis which were tested usingPearson Product Moment

Correlation (PPMC) and t-test statistical tools at 0.05 level of significance.

Hypotheses Testing

Research Hypothesis One: There is no significant relationship between

students reading skills and academic performance

Table 1: Pearson correlation analysis on the relationship between students reading

skills and academic performance
Variables N Mean SD R df Sig (2 Decision
tailed)
Reading skills 120 41.1 6.36
0.520 118 .042 Rejected
Performance 120 42.0 6.92
P<0.05

Result from table 1 shows the Pearson correlation analysis value yielded .520

which is significant with P value .042 < 0.05. This shows a significant result. Hence,

the null hypothesis is rejected. This means that there is a significant relationship

between students reading skills and academic performance (r(118) = .520; P < 0.05).
Research Hypothesis Two: There is no significant relationship between
students reading skills and their family background

Table 2: Pearson correlation analysis on the relationship between students reading

skills and their family background
Variables N Mean SD r df Sig (2
tailed) Decision
Reading skills 120 41.1 6.36
0.518 118 .035 Rejected
Background 120 38.4 5.28
P<0.05

Result from table 2 shows the Pearson correlation analysis value yielded .518

which is significant with P value .035 < 0.05. This shows a significant result. Hence,

the null hypothesis is rejected. This means that there is a significant relationship

between students reading skills and their family background (r(118) = .518; P < 0.05).

Research Hypothesis Three: There is no significant relationship between

teacher’s attitude to students and their reading skills

Table 3: Pearson correlation analysis on the relationship between teacher’s attitude to

students and their reading skills
Variables N Mean SD r df Sig (2
tailed) Decision
Reading skills 120 41.1 6.36
0.411 118 .044 Rejected
T. Attitude 120 32.5 4.89
P<0.05
 Result from table 3 shows the Pearson correlation analysis value yielded .411

which is significant with P value .044< 0.05. This shows a significant result. Hence,

the null hypothesis is rejected. This means that there is a significant relationship

between teacher’s attitude to students and their reading skills(r(118) = .411; P < 0.05).

Research Hypothesis Four: There is no significant relationship between

provision of a functional library and reading skills

Table 4: Pearson correlation analysis on the relationship between provision of a

functional library and reading skills
Variables N Mean SD r df Sig (2
tailed) Decision
Reading skills 120 41.1 6.36
0.428 118 .032 Rejected
F. Library 120 36.4 5.11
P<0.05

Result from table 4 shows the Pearson correlation analysis value yielded .428

which is significant with P value .032 < 0.05. This shows a significant result. Hence,

the null hypothesis is rejected. This means that there is a significant relationship

between provision of a functional library and reading skills(r(118) = .428; P < 0.05).

Summary of Findings

The following are the findings from this study:

It was found that there is a significant relationship between students reading

skills and academic performance (r(118) = .520; P < 0.05).

It was revealed that there is a significant relationship between students reading

skills and their family background (r(118) = .518; P < 0.05).

 Findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between teacher’s

attitude to students and their reading skills(r(118) = .411; P < 0.05).

It was also found that there is a significant relationship between provision of a

functional library and reading skills(r(118) = .428; P < 0.05).

 CHAPTER FIVE

DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This chapter contains the discussion of the findings, conclusions from the

findings and the recommendations as well as suggestions for further studies.

This study examined therelationship between students reading skills and

academic performance in English language. It also examined the relationship between

students reading skills and their family background, relationship between teacher’s

attitude to students and their reading skills as well as the relationship between

provision of a functional library and reading skills.

Discussion of Findings

The findings of this study revealed that there is a significant relationship

between students reading skills and academic performance (r(118) = .520; P < 0.05).

This finding agrees with that of Espin and Deno (1993) who also found that a

relationship exists between basic reading literacy and student academic success. In the

same vein, Bashir and Mattoo (2012) also contributed that a child that read fluently

will be able to achieve more academically than his fellow counterparts who cannot

read fluently.

The second finding of this study showed that there is a significant relationship

between students reading skills and their family background (r(118) = .518; P <

0.05).This corroborates the findings of Olayinka (2005) who stressed that a family
where parents set up standard worthy of emulation for their children would motivate

the children to be achievement oriented. Also, Roe (2004) stated that the academic

performance of children in school is partly influenced by the type of family they come

from, behaviours of their parent towards the particular child and the condition of the

home environment.

Another finding of this study revealed that there is a significant relationship

between teacher’s attitude to students and their reading skills(r(118) = .411; P <

0.05).This is in agreement with Onochie and Okpalla (1985) who also opined that the

relationship between teachers and students has a direct influence on the students’

academic achievement in the school. The researchers further explained that teachers

who create more time for their students and also make them free around them will

help the students gain confidence in them and also directly and indirectly influence

their performance.

Lastly, findings of this study showed that there is a significant relationship

between provision of a functional library and reading skills(r(118) = .428; P <

0.05).This is in line with MacPhee (2015) who noted that there is a significant

relationship between school facilities and students’ academic performance. Kristy

(2002) also noted that availability of a well-equipped library will encourage students

to learn and study better thereby helping them to achieve better grades.

Conclusion

Based on the findings from this study, it can be concluded thatthere is a

significant relationship between students reading skills and academic performance.

 It was concluded that there is a significant relationship between students

reading skills and their family background.

It was concluded that there is a significant relationship between teacher’s

attitude to students and their reading skills.

It was also concluded that there is a significant relationship between provision

of a functional library and reading skills.

Recommendations

Based on the findings, discussion and conclusions made in this study, the

following recommendations are given:

1. Teachers should be friendly with their students, create more time for them and

also create a welcoming atmosphere for their students.

2. Students should be encouraged to develop a good reading habits as this will

enhance better performance

3. Parents should take interest in the academic performance of their children.

They should also encourage them to develop good reading habits and also try

to provide a conducive reading environment for them at home

4. Government and private school owners should endeavour to provide the

required facilities in school. One of these facilities is a functional and well-

equipped library in schools for students.

Suggestions for Further Studies

 Prospective researchers can expand the frontiers of knowledge by taking the

following suggestions from this study.

It is suggested that similar study should be carried out in other local

governments, towns and area in other parts of Nigeria. A replication of this study can

also be done in all other states focusing on the relationship between students reading

skills and academic performance in English language. This can also be carried out

using other school subjects.

The factors influencing and affecting students’ performancesuch as the

influence of instructional materials, teachers’ factors etc. can also be looked into.

Therefore, if this same type of research is carried out as suggested above, it would

help to improve students’ performance generally.