ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

The study investigated the influence of social media on the academic performance of students in tertiary institutions, using a sample of two hundred undergraduate students from the University of Benin. The aim was to explore how social media platforms affect students’ achievement, attitude, study habits, and access to learning materials, with attention to differences based on age, sex, and academic level. A descriptive survey design was used, and data were gathered through a structured questionnaire. The selected faculties represented humanities, life sciences, and technical fields, ensuring a fair representation. The research tool was validated by experts, and its reliability was confirmed using the Cronbach Alpha method, yielding a score of 0.832. Data analysis
was conducted using mean, standard deviation, and t-test at a 0.05 level of significance. Findings showed that students across academic levels believed that social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook helped improve their learning experiences. Male and female students alike reported that social media tools supported their learning activities and helped them stay connected academically. The use of these platforms was also found to influence how students build study habits and gain access to educational materials. The results showed that while students generally viewed social media as helpful, their experiences varied based on age, gender, and level of study. This shows that social media plays a strong role in shaping the way students interact with academic content and carry out their studies

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

This study explores the influence of school climate on the academic performance of secondary school students in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria,with the primary aim of understanding how environmental and relational factors within schools impact student achievement. The research seeks to identify specific elements of school climate that contribute positively or negatively to students' academic success and to determine the differences in school climate between private and public schools, as well as their respective effects on performance. Ultimately, the purpose is to inform educational policies and interventions aimed at enhancing school environments to foster better academic outcomes for students.Employing a descriptive survey design, the study gathered data from a sample of 100 students selected through simple random sampling from five public and five private secondary schools. The primary instrument used was a structured questionnaire based on a modified Likert scale, which was validated through expert review and tested for reliability via a test-retest method. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, including mean scores, with a predetermined criterion mean of 2.50 to determine the significance of responses. This approach allowed for an objective evaluation of students’ perceptions regarding various aspects ofschool climate and their impact on academic performance.The findings reveal that school climate has a significant effect on students' academic success, with positive climates fostering engagement, motivation, and higher achievement,whereas negative environments correlate with poor performance. Notably, private schools tend to have more conducive climates characterized by better safety, infrastructure, and motivated teachers, which translate into higher student performance compared to public schools. Based on these insights, the study recommends that educational authorities prioritize improving infrastructural facilities, safety measures, and teacher motivation within public schools, as well as promoting policies that cultivate supportive and psychologically safe learning environments. Such targeted interventions are essential to bridge performance gaps and enhance overall educational quality.

The study determined the role of English in the academic performance of senior secondary school students in Ovia North-East local government area of Edo state. Following objectives include, to examine the level of English Language proficiency of students and their academic performance, to understand the performance of students in taking English Language as a subject, to investigate the teachers’ level of preparedness in their use of English in teaching English Language in schools and to highlight the challenges faced by students in learning English Language as a subject in schools. The study covers English Language proficiency skills such as reading skills, comprehension skills, and writing skills and students’ academic performance among senior secondary schools in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. It covers four Senior Secondary Schools in Ovia North-East Local Government Area. The sample of the study comprised 120 secondary school students was selected. The study relied on primary data, obtained through administered questionnaire, to generate data from respondents. The data collected were analyzed by the use of descriptive statistics. Furthermore, from the hypothesis tested, it was found that there is a significant difference in the effect of English Language on Senior Secondary School Students‘ academic performance. There is no significant difference on the effects of English Language on gender performance The study recommends that teachers should emphasize the use of different teaching methods as it boosts students academic performance. English teachers should use the strategies that can be used to enhance students‘ proficiency of English as a language of instruction in word problem class.

This study explores the relationship between digital literacy and academic performance among tertiary education students. As education becomes increasingly digitised, students are epected to navigate online learning platforms, conduct digital research, collaborate virtually, and utilises various technological tools. However, disparities in digital literacy levels may affect students’ ability to engage effectively with academic materials, leading to variations in performance. This research investigates how digital literacy skills—such as information retrieval, digital communication, content creation, and problem-solving—correlate with students’ academic success. A quantitative research design was employed, with data collected through structured questionnaires distributed to tertiary education students. Stratified random sampling was used to ensure diverse representation across different institutions, disciplines, and demographic groups. The collected data were analysed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression modelling to determine the extent to which digital literacy influences academic performance. Findings indicate a strong positive correlation between digital literacy and academic performance, with students possessing higher digital literacy skills achieving better grades and engaging more effectively in academic tasks. The study highlights key areas where digital literacy impacts learning, as well as challenges faced by students with lower digital proficiency. The results emphasise the need for educational institutions to integrate digital literacy training into their curricula, provide access to digital tools, and implement policies that bridge the digital divide. By fostering strong digital literacy skills, universities can enhance student engagement, improve learning outcomes, and better prepare graduates for an increasingly digital world. This study contributes to the growing body of research on digital education and offers practical recommendations for educators, policymakers, and students to optimise the role of technology in academic success

The study investigated the influence of learning environment on students’ academic performance, with special reference to secondary schools in Esan-Central Local Government Area of Edo State. The population of the study comprised of nine thousand two hundred and four (9204) students in twenty (20) public secondary schools in the Local Government and a sample one hundred (100) students purposively selected from five (5) randomly selected secondary schools was used for the study. Three research questions were raised to guide the study, and a descriptive research design was adopted for the conduct of the study with the use of a questionnaire as the instrument for gathering data to answer the research questions. The use of, frequency count, percentage and tables were used to present the results for ease of discussion and interpretation. Based on the results, it was concluded that location of school, the size of English language class and the instructional facilities in schools influence students’ academic performance in English Language.
Finally, appropriate recommendations like the government, policy makers and school administrators should make provide a more conducive learning environment by providing schools with social amenities and more classroom and learning facilities.

This study was carried out to bring to limelight the perceived impact of nutrition on
the academic performance of pupils in Benin City. Three research questions were
raised to guide the study. A descriptive survey design was used in this study. The
population of the study consisted all private nursery school teachers in Benin City. The sample size of the study was One hundred (100) teachers drawn from the
population. Structured questionnaires were used to elicit responses from the
respondents. The data were analyze with frequency and simple percentages. The findings indicated that:
(a) Nutrition do have a great impact on the academic performance of pupils in
Nursery Schools
(b) The school certainly has an important role to play in improving the nutritional
status of children
(c) Parents to a large extent do have the greatest role to play in ensuring the
nutritional intake of their children. On the basis of these above findings, it was recommended that Government should
make compulsory the inclusion of nutritional education in school curriculum as this will go a long way in fostering nutrition among nursery pupils, Schools should organize seminars for parents and teachers on the importance of improving health of
their children through balance diet and inclusion of all classes of food. Parents and guardians should work hard to earn sufficient funds for their children and wards to feed adequately.

The study was carried out to investigate the influence of school environment on the academic performance of secondary schools in Edo state . The design of the study is descriptive while the population comprised principals, teachers students in the education zone. The sample size for the study was 100 respondents while a researchers’self developed questionnaire formed the instrument for data collection. A 20-item questionnaire was used to get information from the respondents. Based on the data collected and analyzed, the following results were obtained. The school location, library, school laboratories, sick bay and classroom sizes and spaces for teaching students and staff common room represented the major areas that to a great extent affect the academic achievement of students in public schools, with regard to buildings. It was also revealed that desks, current books and presence of library assistants constituted the areas of influence to the academic performance of the students with regard to library services in the public secondary schools. Both the principals and teachers agreed that access to reading materials in the school, lack of facilities, and nearness to school and insufficient qualified teachers has very greatly effect on the academic performance of the students. Inadequate teaching materials were also noted as a major factor affecting the students’ academic performance. The two groups also shared common views in terms of the great influence of school health services, fencing of school for security and provision of power supply as important variable affecting the academic achievement of the students of public secondary schools. Based on the above, the researcher recommends that schools should beprovided with functional libraries, equipped with current reading materials to help enhance both the students’ academic achievement and the teachers’ effectiveness in academic activities in the school.

This study was undertaken purposely to find out the impact of social media language on the academic performance of social studies students in junior secondary school students in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. Four research questions were raised to guide the study. The descriptive survey research was adopted for the study. The sample size for this study were one hundred and fifty (150) students in junior secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area, who were carefully selected from five (5) public secondary schools. The instrument for the study was a validated questionnaire. Data was analyzed using frequency count and simple percentage. The reliability coefficient of the research instrument was 0.62. Findings from the study revealed that social media has impacted Social studies students positively. Some benefits of the social media on students is collaborative learning, interaction with experts as well as knowledge sharing between students in schools, among others. It was also found that the social media has affected students negatively by distracting them and causing sleepless nights. It was therefore recommended that students should strike a balance between social activities and academic activities. Also, students should learn to switch off their phones while in the classroom as well as drawing a personal time table to avoid distractions

The study examined The Availability of teachers' and students' academic Performance in junior secondary schools in Oredo Local
Government Area of Edo State. To guide this study six(6) research questions were raised and two (2) hypothesis were formulated. The population of the study consist of the thirteen (13) public secondary school students' in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State with a total of three hundred and thirty nine (339) teachers. The sample of the study was 68 teachers from (2) public junior secondary schools in the Local Government. The research instrument used to collect data for the study was a checklist. The validity of instrument was ascertained by the researcher’s supervisor and the check list was analyzed using simple percentage, and chi- Square statistics. The findings revealed that qualifications of teachers in Junior secondary schools is above NCE qualification which showed that majority of teachers in the junior public secondary schools are qualified. Also this study revealed that majority of the students in the junior Secondary schools in Oredo local government area have pass in both mathematics and English
language this indicated that the level of academic performance in the junior Secondary schools in Oredo local government area is high. Based on these findings, the researcher recommends that principals should ensure that potentials of the teachers are well harnessed and utilized to reflect the true picture of their quality in the academic performance of students, Students must also ensure they continue to be hard working to improve on their performance in the school in order to secure a bright future for themselves.