INFLUENCE OF SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ON

STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC

SECONDARY SCHOOLS
(A CASE STUDY OF ILA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, STATE OF OSUN)

BY
ABIOLA AJARAT AYOKUNMI
EKSU/R/ILA/14/0079

A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS,
FACULTY OF EDUCATION,
EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY, ADO EKITI.

NOVEMBER, 2019.
 INFLUENCE OF SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ON
STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
(A CASE STUDY OF ILA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, STATE OF OSUN)

BY
ABIOLA AJARAT AYOKUNMI
EKSU/R/ILA/14/0079

A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS,
FACULTY OF EDUCATION,
EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY, ADO EKITI.

IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS

FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
EDUCATION DEGREE B.Sc (ED.) IN ECONOMICS

NOVEMBER, 2019.

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 CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that this research project titled “Influence
of school environment on students’ academic performance in
public secondary schools (A Case Study of Ila Local Government
Area, State of Osun).” was undertaken by Abiola Ajarat
Ayokunmi with Matriculation Number: EKSU/R/ILA/14/0079
in the in the Department of Economics, Faculty of Education, Ekiti
State University, Ado Ekiti, in partial fulfilment of the requirement for
the award of Bachelor of Science in Economics Education B.sc (Ed)
Economics.

MR. AYANTOLA A.N ______________ _______________

SUPERVISOR (Signature) (Date)

MR. AYANTOLA A. _____________ _____________

H.O.D. ECONOMICS (Signature) (Date)

EXTERNAL SUPRVISOR: ______________ ___________ ________

(Name) (Signature) (Date)

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 DEDICATION
This project work is dedicated to Almighty Allah, the
author and finisher of my faith. It is also dedicated to my loving
and caring parents Mr. & Mrs. Abiola

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Life is full of impediment, challenges, trails and experiences, the
devil will try to pull you down out of the ladder of success but there is
never a success without a sacrifice to be paid. Hence there are
channels to accomplish one’s destiny and desire in life at this course
of tracing one’s programme. In this life there are some people whose
impact and contributions cannot be over emphasized.
Firstly, my thanks, praise and glory belongs to Almighty Allah,
adoration for Heavenly guidance, protection and shower of blessing
from our creator for sparing my life up to this moment and for giving
me the privilege to complete my degree programme successfully
forever your name shall be praised and honoured (Amen).
I sincerely acknowledge my great indebtness to my H.O.D (head
of department), my teacher, my supervisor, my mentor a person of Mr.
Ayantola Niyi Ayandare who painstaking devoted his time and energy
to put me through this project. May Almighty Allah reward you, guide
you and provide for your needs abundantly. Thank you sir for your
fatherly care.
My gratitude goes to my teacher/lecturers Mr. Alabi, Mr. Oladiji,
Mr. Ikotun, Mr. Oluwatunsin, Mr Azeez and Mrs Lawal. May Almighty
Allah increase your knowledge and understanding. Thanks a lot for
your fatherly and motherly care.
My special greeting goes to my parent Mr. And Mrs. Abiola and
Mrs. Oyelami. I really appreciate your caring right from infant to this
stage, may you eat the fruit of your labour inshallah. Love you mum
and dad.
My greetings goes to my precious brothers and sisters Mr. And
Mrs. Amusan, Mr. And Mrs. Daud, Mr. And Mrs. Yemi, Abiola Faruq,

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Abiola Fawaz, Abiola Fuhad, Mr. Abiola Faizol and lastly my nephew
and niece (Abdulsalam, Aliya, Abdullah, Muhammed, Lateefat,
Ibrahim, Ahmad and Zainab). Thanks for your words of
encouragement and carring. May Almighty Allah reward you in all
ramification.
My appreciation goes to the entire Muslim students society of
show to me. May almighty Allah increases everybody knowledge and
understanding.
Inaddition, thanks goes to my colleague especially ABU
Summaya of our time (Mr. Oyelopo Oyejide Ojo). Despite the
population yet we were all able to achieve a goal. May Almighty Allah
guide us in all our endeavors.
Finally, my gratitude goes to my Habeeby am really grateful for
your assistance, care and understanding. May Almighty Allah make
us good partner in this life and in the here after. Likewise I greet my
upcoming babies may Almighty Allah guide and protect you both in
these life and in the here after.
All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds.

ABIOLA Ajarat Ayokunmi

2019

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 ABSTRACT
This research work examined the influence of school
environment on students’ academic performance in some
selected secondary schools in Ila L.G.A State of Osun. Data for
the study were gathered from two sources, primary and
secondary. Information from primary data, was gathered via
textbooks, journals, magazines and Newspaper. For primary
data, 100 questionnaires were administered to some selected
teachers in the sampled area. Chi-square statistical method was
used to test hypotheses postulated. The findings of the study
revealed that there is a significant relationship between school
environment and students’ academic performance. It is
recommended that the government and concerned citizens
should support the school in creating conducive school
environment to boost students’ academic performance.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page…………………………………………………………….....i
Certification…………………………………………………………....ii
Dedication……………………………………………………….….....iii
Acknowledgement…..……………………………….……………..…iv
Abstract………… ………………………………………………………v
Table of Content………………………………………………………vi
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study……………………….……………..1
1.2 Statement of the problems………….…………….…...……..3
1.3 Purpose of the study ……………………………………..……3
1.4 Research questions .……………………………………………4
1.5 Research hypotheses….…………………………..…..……….4
1.6 Significance of the study ……………………………..……….5
1.7 Basic assumption of the study……………….……………...6
1.8 Delimitation of the study …………………….…………….…7
1.9 Limitation of the study …………………….…………….……7
1.10 Definition of terms ……………………….…………………….8
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 Theoretical frame work ………………..……………….……9
2.2 Categories of school environment.…………………………10
2.3 Importance of school environment...………………………12
2.4 Problems encountered in school environment .………..13
2.5 What makes a good school environment…………………14

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2.6 Students’ academic performance ………………………….15
2.7 School environment and students’ academic performance
…………………………………………………………………….17
2.8 Improvement of school environment ……………………..18
2.9 Chapter summary ………………………………………..…..21
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research design ……………………………………..………...22
3.2 Population of the study…………………..…………….........22
3.3 Sample and sampling techniques……………………........22
3.4 Research instrument …………………………………………23
3.5 Validity of instrument …………………………….………….24
3.6 Reliability of the instrument ……………………………….24
3.7 Administration of the instrument ..……………………….24
3.8 Statistical treatment of the data….…….………………….25
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA ANALYSIS, RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
4.1. Distribution of subject..…..…………………………………..26
4.2 Analysis and presentation of data ………………………...27
4.3 Discussion of findings ………………………………………..36
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATIONS,
IMPLICATIONS OF THE STUDY, AND SUGGESTIONS FOR
FURTHER STUDIES
5.1 Summary …………………………………………………….…..39
5.2 Conclusion…………………………………………………….....40

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5.3 Implications of the study………………..…………………..41
5.4 Recommendations ………………………………………..….41
References …………………………………………….……….43
Appendix ……………………………………………….......…45