Michael Ifeanyi IBEH

The study investigated the relationship between teacher motivation and student academic achievement in private secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria. For the purpose of the study, seven research questions were formulated. Descriptive survey design was used for the study. The population for the study comprised 100 (50 teachers and 50 students) teachers and students in 5 private secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area. Sample size of 100 students and teachers in 5 private schools in Egor Local Government Area, Edo state was used in this study. Questionnaire on relationship between teacher motivation and student academic achievement Questionnaire (RBTMSAAQ). was used to collect data for this study. The instrument (RBTMSAAQ) was validated by the researcher through his supervisor. The testretest method was used to get the reliability co-efficient of the instrument using Pearson's product moment correlation coefficient. The data obtained for the study were analyzed using means analysis to answer the research questions while t-test was used to test the formulated hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study indicate that male and female teachers in private secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area experience similar levels of motivation. The teachers’ qualifications significantly impact their motivation, shaping their attitudes toward their work. These studies reinforce the idea that private schools in Nigeria, particularly those in urban areas, often maintain a balanced approach to instructional quality across diverse disciplines.