EFFECTS OF STRESS ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF PUPILS IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EDO STATE.

The study examined the Effects of stress on the academic performance of pupils in public primary schools in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The study also sought to find out if pupils academic Performance can be grossly affected based on school location and school type, stress being a factor. To carry out this study, three research questions were aised. The population of the study was three hundred teachers in public primary school in Oredo Local Government Area. The sample for the study was (20%) of the total population who use selected using stratified sampling method which gave a sample of (60) teachers. The Instrument used for the collection of data was questionnaire. The reliability of the questionnaire was ascertained using test - retest method. Thereafter, the Pearson's product moment coefficient (Pearson r) was determine in it's level of reliability. A correlation coefficient of 0.70 was obtained and it showed the Instrument was reliable. The major findings of the study revealed that stress to a large extent affects the academic performance of pupils in public primary school, teachers expertise plays a vital role in the academic performance of pupils in public primary schools. Based on the findings of the study the following recommendations were made: parents and teachers should work hand in hand in establishing a relationship that fosters academic growth. Teacher's should be well acquainted with individuals differences