STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE

This study was conducted to examine the factors affecting student performance in the study of history in higher institution a case study of the University of Benin. This study made use of the descriptive survey research design. The population of the study consisted One hundred (1,182) students which is also the sample respondents for the study. The instrument for data collection for this study was a self-constructed close-ended questionnaire the researcher's supervisors were part of the validation team. Data obtained from the study were analyzed using mean score analysis. It was found in this study that Students level of performance varies as a result of factors like strong analytical skills, teaching methods, complexity of historical analysis and ease of access to educational resources. Family, time management skills, student’s prior knowledge of history, quality of teaching, and personal motivation/interest in history are the factors responsible for the student performance in History in the university of Benin Students’ field trips, level of participation, use of modern technology, incorporation of global perspectives to history courses and the use of multimedia resources are innovative approaches that can be used to teach History in the university of Benin The student have access to the lecturers for academic and personal advice which fosters an open and supportive learning environment On the basis of the findings, it was concluded Students' performance in History at the University of Benin is influenced by various factors, including analytical skills, teaching methods, access to resources, and prior knowledge. Family background, time management, and personal motivation also play crucial roles. Innovative teaching methods such as field trips, modern technology, and multimedia resources enhance learning, while an open and supportive academic environment fosters better student engagement.

This research work was carried out to identify The Influence of Instructional Material and Instructional Methods on Students’ Performance in Mathematics. The research was done as survey research and aimed to determine the importance and
need for various instructional materials and methods in teaching Mathematics and how these instructional materials and methods can be utilized to enhance students' performance in Mathematics. Four research questions were raised, of which two
were hypothesized and analyzed to guide this study. The random sampling technique was utilised in the selection of hundred (100) mathematics students from five (5) senior secondary schools in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo state.
The data were collected with a 4-point Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The frequencies, mean, standard deviation, and percentages were calculated using parametric statistics. The
result showed that instructional materials enable students visualize and understand complex concepts in Geometry, thereby improving their academic performance.