Comparative Analysis of Students’ Secondary School Performance in Biology Between 2012 and 2016 in Oyo Town
CHAPTER ONE
Purpose of the Study
The purpose of this study is to ascertain the Comparative Analysis of Students’ Secondary School Performance in Biology Between 2012 And 2016 In Oyo Town. The specific purposes are;
- To find out secondary schools boys performance in Biology between 2012 and 2016 in Oyo Town
- To find out secondary schools girls performance in Biology between 2012 and 2016 in Oyo Town
- To find out effect of qualification of teachers on performance of secondary school student on biology
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
Purpose of Secondary School Education
The secondary education in Nigeria, which is the pivot of the entire educational system in fast loosing relevance as it is not fulfilling the national objectives set down in the National Policy on Education. The National Policy on Education (NPE, 1998) spells out the broad goals of secondary education on being prepared to the individual for; (a) Useful living within the society, and (b) Higher education. In order to achieve these goals, the documents further states that secondary education shall: (i) Give the child opportunities for developing manipulative skills and will enable him to function effectively in the society within the limits of his capacity. (ii) Inspire its students with a desire for self-improvement and achievement of excellence. (iii) Give citizenship education as a basis for effective participation in the contribution to the life of society. (iv) Foster national unity with an emphasis on the common ties that unite us in our diversity (v) Offer diversified curriculum to cater for the differences in talents, opportunities and future rules. (vi) Provide technical knowledge and vocational skills necessary for agricultural, industrial, commercial and economic development. The above laudable aims and objectives are more mirage today. The products of today’s secondary system can neither usefully live in society nor move into higher institution without their portal aids or forgery. They cannot think for themselves or respect the views and feelings of others. They love no iota of dignity for labor except for things that will give them quick money. The astronomical increase in the population of these non-useful secondary school products is posing a great moral and social threat to the society.
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
INTRODUCTION
In this chapter, we described the research procedure for this study. A research methodology is a research process adopted or employed to systematically and scientifically present the results of a study to the research audience viz. a vis, the study beneficiaries.
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
INTRODUCTION
This chapter presents the analysis of data derived through the questionnaire and key informant interview administered on the respondents in the study area. The analysis and interpretation were derived from the findings of the study. The data analysis depicts the simple frequency and percentage of the respondents as well as interpretation of the information gathered. A total of eighty (80) questionnaires were administered to respondents of which only seventy-seven (77) were returned and validated. This was due to irregular, incomplete and inappropriate responses to some questionnaire. For this study a total of 77 was validated for the analysis.
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Introduction
It is important to ascertain that the objective of this study was to ascertain Comparative Analysis Of Students’ Secondary School Performance In Biology Between 2012 And 2016 In Oyo Town. In the preceding chapter, the relevant data collected for this study were presented, critically analyzed and appropriate interpretation given. In this chapter, certain recommendations made which in the opinion of the researcher will be of benefits in addressing the challenges of Comparative Analysis Of Students’ Secondary School Performance In Biology Between 2012 And 2016 In Oyo Town
Summary
This study was on Comparative Analysis of Students’ Secondary School Performance in Biology Between 2012 And 2016 In Oyo Town. Three objectives were raised which included: To find out secondary schools boys performance in Biology between 2012 and 2016 in Oyo Town, to find out secondary schools girls performance in Biology between 2012 and 2016 in Oyo Town and to find out effect of qualification of teachers on performance of secondary school student on biology. A total of 77 responses were received and validated from the enrolled participants where all respondents were drawn from selected secondary schools in Oyo Town. Hypothesis was tested using Chi-Square statistical tool (SPSS).
Conclusion
The study examine Comparative Analysis Of Students’ Secondary School Performance In Biology Between 2012 And 2016 In Oyo Town, on the basis of its findings, it can be conclude that the biology examination used in Oyo qualifying to assess students potential ability in biology is not reliable measurement tool based on its internal consistency coefficient and that, academic achievement of students in biology is below average and unsatisfactory though above hypothetical pass mark is generally discouraging. Secondly, gender differences in students’ biology achievement exist. This implies that there are distinguishing differences in the cognitive, affective and psychomotor achievements of students with respect to gender and schools locations. Additionally, biology subjects at the senior secondary school level prepare students for the study of science-oriented courses at the higher institutions. Thus, courses such as medicine, pure sciences and paramedical sciences would continue to attract more female.
Recommendation
Biology test items used in assessing students’ performances in Oyo state qualifying examinations should be, made to pass through all process of standardization. This will help in addressing the silent issue of test bias raised in this paper and properly addressed reliability and validity inadequacy found in the instrument. When these steps are properly followed, the instrument would be valid and reliable to make inferences and decision with regards to students’ ability and justification of the attainment of the objective spelt out in the curriculum.
Policy makers should promote programmes and provide facilities that could be used in teaching biology that would help remove the dreaded difficult areas in biology. Similarly, they should ensure strict adherence to the assessment policies and procedures spelt out in the curriculum.
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