SCHOOL VARIABLES AND MATHEMATICS STUDENTS' ACADEMIC

PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED JSSC IN IFELODUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

OF OSUN STATE.

BY

BAMIGBOYE Fortunate Ayomide

RACOED/2020/MAT-PHY/OO3

AUGUST, 2023

SCHOOL VARIABLES AND MATHEMATICS STUDENTS' ACADEMIC

PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED JSSC IN IFELODUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
OF OSUN STATE.
 BY

BAMIGBOYE Fortunate Ayomide

RACOED/2020/MAT-PHY/OO3

A PROJECT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS

FOR THE AWARD OF NIGERIA CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS, SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, RAPHAT COLLEGE
OF EDUCATION, OBAAGUN, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA.

AUGUST, 2023

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CERTIFICATION

This is to clarify that this study was carried out by BAMIGBOYE Fortunate Ayomide
(RACOED/2020/MAT-PHY/003) and has been read and approved as meeting parts of the
requirements for the award of Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in the Department of
Mathematics, School of Science, Raphat College of Education, Obaagun, Osun State. Nigeria.

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Supervisor Date

Mr. SALMON, Toyin Saka

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Project Coordinator Date

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External Examiner Date

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DEDICATION

This project is dedicated to the almighty God, the source of all knowledge, the author and
finisher of my faith who has made it possible for me to run the course successfully.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Firstly, I profound my sincere gratitude to the almighty God for sparing my life till the end of
this programme through thick and thin. For standing by my side throughout the journey and the
opportunity given to me in writing this project.

Also, my appreciation goes to my able supervisor, Mr. SALMAN Toyin Saka for his manner of
supervision. His act of correction, advice, and valuable suggestions. May almighty God in his
infinite mercy guide him right in all his endeavors.

This section is incomplete without showing my indebted acknowledgement to my mum, Mrs.

ADEBAYO Adeyinka Limota and siblings for their support in making this journey. Thank you
for standing by me even when I am despise by everyone around. May you surely read the good
fruit of your labour in good health.

I will like to appreciate the effort of an important personality who contributed to the success of
the journey from the beginning to the end. In advice, encouragement, guidance and motivation in
person of HON. Oketayo Wasiu. You will not stumble in life.

I also appreciate the lecturers, friends and colleagues especially Comr. AYANWOLE Kehinde
who were part of this journey with me.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

COVER PAGE
I

TITLE PAGE
II

CERTIFICATION
III

DEDICATION
IV

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
V

TABLE OF CONTENTS
VI

LIST OF TABLES
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ABSTRACT
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CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study

Statement of the Problem

Purpose of the Study

Research Questions

Research Hypothesis

Scope and Limitation of the Study

Significance of the Study

Operational Definition of Terms

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF THE RELATED LITERATURE

Introduction

Theoretical Framework

The System Theory (Input - Output Method)

The Theory of Human Motivation

Conceptual Framework

Some Selected Schools Variables on Students

Appraisal of Literature Review

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Introduction

Research Design

Target Population, Sample and Sampling Technique

Instrumentation, Validity and Reliability

Procedure for Data Collection

Method for Data Analysis

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND RESULT

Data Analysis

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Findings

Conclusion

Recommendations
REFERENCES

APPENDICES

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1 - Ratings for teacher's qualification.

Table 2 - Ratings for teacher's teaching experience.

Table 3 - Ratings for classroom size.

Table 4 - Ratings for student's performance in mathematics.

Table 5 - Table showing the quality of Mathematics teachers teaching in the sampled schools.

Table 6 - Table showing the percentage group of teachers quality score in comparison with
percentage of students in Mathematics.

Table 7 - Difference in the performance of pupils in the two school groups.

Table 8 - Percentage scores on accessibility to library facilities and Mathematics textbooks.

Table 9 - Showing the difference in the students performance in schools with and without
adequate library facilities.

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ABSTRACT

Nowadays, The issue of poor Mathematics academic performance of students in Nigeria has
been of much concern to the government, parents, teachers and even the students themselves.
The quality of education not only depends on the teachers as reflected in the performance of their
duties, but also in the effective coordination of the school variables. This research aims at
pointing the problems associated with school variables and Mathematics students' academic
performance. Eight junior secondary schools were randomly selected from Ifelodun Local
Government Area of Osun State. The sample comprises of 240 students and twenty four teachers
from the selected junior secondary schools which are divided into two groups. In which each
group contains four selected schools. Researcher - designed students' and teachers' questionnaire
was the instruments used for this study. Data analysis was carried out using simple T_test mean
value. The result showed that the learning of chemistry by majority of the students have been
greatly influenced by the intervention of school variables. This means that school variables has
effectively facilitated the students' performance in Mathematics. Parts of the recommendations
are: Government should appoint the Mathematics esperts to teach in our schools. Those who are
yet to qualify should go for further studies in Universities and colleges of education. Teachers
should not relent the effort in the use of available school variables and in familiarizing the
student with the use of library. Students should be encouraged to remove the fear of difficulty of
the subject from their hearts. It was also recommended that Library should be equipped with
textbooks and other educational resources in each school.

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REFERENCES

Adarlege. A. (Ed), (2022) A Philosophy for Nigeria Education Report Of The National
Curriculum Conference 2009 Lagos.

Adeyinka, A. A. (2001) Notes On The Teaching Of Mathematics In Junior Secondary Schools,

Inter Faculty Journal, University Of Lagos, Nigeria.

Doarinm, A. T. (2000). Issues In Nigerian Education, P: 61.

Fafunwa, A. B. (1999) History Of Nigeria Education For Teachers, Ibadan Oxford University
Press Ltd Introduction To Methodologies Of Mathematics.

Fafunwa, C. (2003): ''The Effects Of Quality Teacher On Students Achievement'' Quarterly

Journal Of Curriculum 116: 1239 - 1289.

Joseph, S. Owoeye. (2000): ''The Effects Of Location and Library Facilities On Academic
Performance Of Secondary School Students In Ekiti State, 1 (2): 153 - 161.
Mokobia M. O., and Okoye N. S. (2011), Effects Of Qualified Teachers On The Teaching and
Learning In Delta State, Nigeria. Journal Of Education and Policy. 3 (1): 1 - 7.

Owoeye J. S, Yara P. O. (2011), Class size, Student Instructional Material and Academic
Achievement Of Junior Secondary school Students.

APPENDICES

Teachers' Questionnaire

Raphat College of Education,

Obaagun, Osun State.

12th of July, 2023.

Dear Sir/Madam,

This questionnaire has been to find appropriate information about teachers with respect to some
school variables and academic performance of Junior secondary school students in Mathematics.
This purpose is strictly academic and all information given by you will be treated confidentially.

Your honest and prompt response is therefore appreciated.

Thanks for your cooperation.

SECTION A

Please respond to the following questions by filling in the blank spaces or tick appropriately.
1. Name of School:__________________________________________

2. Your Educational Qualification.

OND ( ), HND ( ), Grade 11 certificate ( ), NCE ( ), B. Sc/B.A/B.Ed ( ),

M.Ed/PHD ( ), B.Sc.Ed/B.Sc.PGDE ( )

3. Your Teaching Experience.

Under 1 year ( ), Between 1 and 2years ( ), Between 3 and 4years ( ), Between 5 and
6years ( ), 7years and above ( )

4. Number of periods allocated to Mathematics teaching per_week. (___________)

5. How many Mathematics teacher are expected to be in your junior secondary school?
(___________)

6. How many Mathematics teacher are now in your junior secondary school? (___________)

7. How many student are in each arm of your Mathematics class? (___________)

SECTION B

Library facilities and Mathematics instructional materials, if used in teaching in your school, tick
used and if not used tick not used.

Tick appropriately.

Available Not Available Used Not Used

1 Library building

2 Library staff

3 Library seats and tables

4 Reference book on Mathematics

5 Newspaper and magazine

6 Journal and practical notes

7 Mathematics textbooks for

 Nigerian junior secondary schools

SECTION C

Student attitude towards Mathematics.

Please respond to the following questions by ticking the correct one.

Yes No

1 Do your student have favourable attitude towards Mathematics?

2 Do they attend mathematics class regularly?

3 Do they show interest in Mathematics?

4 Do they acquire knowledge in Mathematics?

5 Is the time allocated for the teaching of Mathematics convinent or

favours them?

STUDENTS' QUESTIONNAIRE.

SECTION A

Please respond to the following questions by filling in the blank spaces or tick appropriately.

1. Name of School:__________________________________________

2. Age:________________________________

3. Male ( ) Female ( )

4. Class:______________________________

SECTION B
Student attitude and time allocated for Mathematics.

Please respond to the following questions by ticking the correct one.

Yes No

1 Do you have favourable attitude towards Mathematics?

2 Do you have interest in learning Mathematics?

3 Do you attend Mathematics class regularly?

4 Do you understand and acquire knowledge in Mathematics?

5 Is the time allocated for the teaching of Mathematics convinent or

favours you?

6 Do you want to stop learning Mathematics as a subject?

7 Do you like your Mathematics teacher?

SECTION C

Library facilities and Mathematics instructional materials, if used in teaching in your school, tick
used and if not used tick not used.

Tick appropriately.

Available Not Available Used Not Used

1 Library building

2 Library staff

3 Library seats and tables

4 Reference book on Mathematics

5 Newspaper and magazine

6 Journal and practical notes

7 Mathematics textbooks for

Nigerian junior secondary schools