INFLUENCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON ACADEMIC

PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN ACCOUNTING IN ADO LOCAL

GOVERNMENT EKITI STATE

BY

OLADIPO TOPE LAWRENCE

MATRIC NO: 1103468

A PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF VOCATION

AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, FACULTY OF EDUCATION, EKITI
STATE UNIVERSITY, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA.

IN PARTIAL FUFILLMENT OF THE REQUIRMENTS FOR THE

AWARD OF BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN EDUCATION (B.SC ED)
ACCOUNTING EDUCATION

SEPTEMBER 2016

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 CERTIFICATION

This is to certify that this original essay was carried out by Oladipo Tope
Lawrence in the Faculty of Education, Department of Vocation and Technical
Education, Accounting, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti.

____________________________ ___________________

MR OGUNMIADE DATE

Supervisor

___________________________ ______________________

PROF. OWOJORI A.A DATE

H.O.D

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 DEDICATION

This research work is dedicated to God almighty and mother who encouraged
me to study this course and that through this course of study, I can!

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

All glory, honor and power to the all sufficient God, my rock and my all for His
steadfast and unfailing love in my journey of life , especially in the academic
aspect of my life up till now and for the successful completion of this research
work.

My profound gratitude goes to my supervisor Mr. Ogunmilade for drilling me

in other for me to perform to my maximum in the course of this research work
because honestly, I never knew a research work can be tedious, thrilling and
interesting. Thank you for the time you devoted and the assistance you rendered
during this project, may the Lord in His infinite mercy look upon you with
favour and answer those silent prayers of yours, you will get to the peak of your
career in life.

To my parents (God’s best gifts to me), Mr. and Mrs. Modupe Oladipo for all
of the things they have done for me, their love, care, prayers, support and
advice towards making me a better person in life, may you live to eat the fruit of
your labour in Jesus name. To my irreplaceable bother who makes me smile
always; Oladipo Olamide Victor . I love you.

I owe a debt of gratitude to Casor Family, otoki Family, Jegede Family who
has contributed to my success, God bless you in all you do.

I am indeed grateful to my level co-ordinator, Dr. J.T Ajayi. Thanks for being a
Father.

I want to thank my indispensable friends and brothers, the likes of oladipo

Sunday micheal, olaiya, olamidotun olamide, Adung Moses, Fatokun
olusola,Afolabi bunmi, Along Abimbola, Adeyanju Anu, Babatunde Ronke,
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obadofin precious moyinoluwa, Idowu Olaide, Oriola Oluwajuwon oluwalose,
Ifeoluwa among others. I love you all so much. We will meet at the top.

Also to my fellowship, CASOR EKSU (Household of love) members; my sub

group members and the unit I belong to. God bless you.

ABSTRACT

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 The purpose of the study was to examine the environment has it influence
the performance of students in Accounting in Ado Local Government Area of
Ekiti State.

The design used for the study was descriptive research of the survey type and
also employed an ex-post facto research design. The survey method was used
with an aim of collecting data and information. Secondary schools were
randomly selected for the study. The instrument used was questionnaire for
students on the topic. The data was analysed, using t-test statistical method and
the result was upheld at 0.05 level of significant.

The result showed there was a significant difference between student’s

academic performance and parental background and there was no significant
difference between student’s academic performance and socio-economic status
of the parents.

Recommendations were made in the course of the study as follows:

1. Parents are advised to meet the financial needs of their children by buying
relevant textbooks for them.

2. Teachers should be aware of students’ problems and solve them with

understanding so that such problems may not upset the advantage of the
students.

3. Parents can motivate their wards by giving them unexpected gifts and discuss
academic problems with their teachers

4. Government should give priority to equipment to practicalize some theories

in the textbooks.

TABLE OF CONTENT
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Title Page i

Certification ii

Dedication iii

Acknowledgements iv

Abstract vi

CHAPTER ONE

1.1 Background of the study 1

1.2 Statement of problem 3

1.3 Purpose of the study 4

1.4 Research question 4

1.5 Significance of the study 5

1.6 Definition of terms 5

CHAPTER TWO REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1 Nature of Accounting 6

2.2 History of Accounting 7

2.3 Learning Environment 9

2.4 Influence of the environment students performance 12

2.5 Attitude of student towards accounting 14

2.6 Student’s academic performance 15

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CHAPTER THREE

3.0 Research Method 19

3.1 Research Design 19

3.2 Population of the Study 19
3.3 Sample and sampling techniques 19
3.4 Research Instrument 20
3.5 Validity of the Instrument 20
3.6 Reliability of the Instrument 20

3.5 Validity of the Instrument 20

3.7 Administration of the Instrument 21

3.8 Data Analysis 21

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0 Results and Discussion 22

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0 Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation 26

5.1 Summary 26
5.2 Conclusion 27
5.3 Recommendations 27
5.4 Suggestion for further study 27
REFERENCES 28
QUESTIONNAIRE 31

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