ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This study investigated the impact of study habits on academic performance of students in public junior secondary schools in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. To achieve the purpose of the study, four research questions were raised and examined. The study adopted a descriptive survey design.The population for this study consisted of all the students in public junior secondary schools in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. There are 7,676 students in public junior secondary schools in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State with 13 public junior secondary schools (Source: Post Primary Education Board, 2019/2020 Session). A total of four (4) selected junior secondary schools were sampled through the thirteen (13) public junior secondary schools in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State.The selected schools include: Ihogbe College, Edokpolor Grammar School, Oredo Girls secondary school, Adesuwa Grammar Girls School. A sample of 200 students from the public junior secondary schools was used for this study. Fifty (50) students were selected from each of the four (4) secondary schools. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. An analysis of data was done using simple percentage and frequency count. The findings from the study include that the elements of study habits of students in Public
Junior Secondary Schools in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State include note taking, reading schedule, time management, teacher consultation and concentration during the hours of study. Findings from the study also indicated that reading schedule with a t-value of 18.548 is the element that mostly predicts students’ academic performance. This is followed by time management (6.010), note taking (3.875), teacher consultation (3.445) and concentration during hours of study (3.224). The researcher concluded that there exist a relationship between study habits and students’ academic performance in Public Junior Secondary Schools in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. Some of the recommendations made include that Group guidance should be organized in schools by professional counselors in order to create awareness on how students can develop effective study habits which could lead to good academic performance. It was also recommended that the teachers should teach the students on how to take important note during every lesson. By so doing, the students would develop good habit of note taking and this could lead to academic
performance.

This study examines the relationship between unemployment in Nigeria and its impact on the academic performance of university students, with a particular focus on the University of Benin. The research investigates how high unemployment rates influence students’ motivation, academic choices, and overall performance, considering factors such as financial constraints, psychological stress, and perceptions of the labor market. Data were collected through the administration of structured questionnaires to a representative sample of students. Findings reveal that the persistent unemployment crisis contributes significantly to reduced academic motivation, increased anxiety about the future, and a tendency toward underperformance. The study further highlights the socio- economic pressures on students, such as inability to afford learning materials, reduced concentration in studies, and declining interest in certain disciplines perceived to have limited employment opportunities. It concludes that unemployment not only undermines students’ academic outcomes but also discourages investment in higher education. The research recommends stronger government intervention in job creation, career support programs in universities, and policies to better align academic curricula with labor market needs, thereby reducing the negative influence of unemployment on academic performance.

The study investigated the relationship between information communication technology (ICT) and student Academic performance in public secondary School in Egor local Government Area of Edo state. The study adopted Descriptive survey Research Design, the population for the study consist of thirteen (13) public secondary school , through random sampling Ten(10 ) we’re selected as sample . A total of 150 respondent were used for the study in order to elicit information from the respondents, a structured questionnaire was validated by the supervisor and distributed to the selected schools. Five (5) Research question were posed to guide the study.

This study investigates the influence of Hostel Living Conditions on the Academic Performance of Students in University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. The specific objectives include examining the impact of poor hostel living on academic
performance. The population of the study comprises 77,000 undergraduate students at the University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, a descriptive research design was employed to collect and analyze data, with a sample size of 396 undergraduate students selected using Taro Yamane’s formula. Single random sampling technique was used to ensure representation from different custodial centers, while convenience sampling was applied to select individual respondents. The data was collected through a structured questionnaire, and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques. Descriptive statistics, including frequencies were used to summarize demographic characteristics, while Pearson Chi-square tests were used to test the study’s hypotheses. Based on these findings, the study recommends that university authorities should develop a more efficient hostel allocation system, invest in improving hostel infrastructure, provide psychological support for students living in overcrowded hostels, and encourage further research on the impact of student acommodation on academic and social outcomes

This study investigated the causes and effects of premarital sex among undergraduate students in the University of Benin. In recent years, premarital sexual activities have become increasingly common among young people, particularly university students who are exposed to diverse social, cultural, and academic pressures. This growing trend raises concerns due to its potential implications on students’ health, emotional wellbeing, and academic performance. The study therefore sought to identify the major factors that influence students to engage in premarital sex and to examine its consequences on their overall adjustment within the university environment. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The target population consisted of 270 undergraduate students residing in Ekosodin Community, from which the sample was selected. A structured questionnaire was the principal instrument for data collection, and it was validated by experts in measurement and evaluation. The reliability of the instrument was confirmed through statistical analysis. Data collected were analyzed using mean to answer
the research question, while simple linear regression and independent sample t-test were used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that premarital sex among undergraduates is influenced by multiple factors such as peer group pressure, curiosity and the desire for sexual experimentation, exposure to media and internet content, lack of
comprehensive sex education, family background and parenting style, socioeconomic challenges, and the influence of alcohol and drug use. Furthermore, the study established that premarital sexual activities have far reaching effects, including poor academic performance, health risks such as sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies, emotional and
psychological distress, social stigma, and long-term relationship difficulties. Based on these findings, the study recommends that parents, educators, school counsellors, and policy makers intensify efforts toward providing comprehensive sexual education both at home and in schools. It also recommends strengthening counselling services within the university to help students cope with emotional and psychological challenges. Creating awareness programmed that discourage risky sexual behavior and promoting value-based education among youths were also suggested as measures to reduce the prevalence of premarital sex among undergraduate students.

This study investigates the perceived effect of internet use on the academic performance of secondary school students in Egor Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria. The research explores the relationship between internet use, including frequency, duration, and type of content accessed, and students' academic outcomes. A descriptive survey research design was employed, with 150 students from three randomly selected secondary schools as the study's sample. Data were collected through a self-structured questionnaire, which was validated and tested for reliability using Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient (0.81). The findings revealed a dual impact of internet use on students’ academic performance. Students reported that while educational internet use positively influenced their academic performance, excessive non-academic internet use, particularly social media and gaming, led to distractions and poor academic outcomes. Frequency of internet use for academic purposes was positively correlated with academic success, whereas long-duration internet use had both beneficial and detrimental effects. The study also
found that educational content, such as online forums and interactive learning platforms, contributed to improved academic performance, while entertainment content, such as social media and online gaming, negatively impacted students’ academic focus. Based on the findings, the study recommends that students be encouraged to use the internet primarily for educational purposes, with schools and parents working together to manage non-academic internet activities. Additionally, students should be taught effective time management and study habits to mitigate the negative effects of excessive internet use.

This study used the quantitative research method to determine the impact of child labour on the academic performance of children in the Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State. The survey design was adopted as the research design for the study and a sample size of one hundred (120) respondents were randomly taken using the simple random sampling technique. The questionnaire instrument was used for data collection and the content validity was used for validation, while the test-retest method was used to determine the reliability of the instrument. The statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 21 was used to analyze the data using the frequency distribution and simple percentage method. The study showed that some women are highly competent for most of the job opportunities
in Nigeria but yet are not adequately employed due to diverse reasons such as inequalities as a result of gender

This study Examines the impact of Gamifcation of chemistry concepts; Effect on students motivation and academic performance of students in Egor Local government area of Edo State.
The study adopted a descriptive survey design and involved a sample of 66 students selected using the proportionate sampling technique. A structured questionnaire titled Gamifcation of chemistry concepts Effect on students motivation and academic
performance was used for data collection. The instrument was validated by experts, and it's reliability was established using the cronbach Alpha method, yielding a coefficient value above 0.7 . Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions.
Findings reveals that chemistry teachers used games to evaluate students understanding of chemistry topics, the study also confirms that gamification has a significant positive impact on student motivation and engagement in chemistry lessons. The use of strategies such as games, rewards, competitions, and puzzles not only boosts students‘ interest in the subject but also helps with retention and makes learning more interactive. These findings support existing literature on the effectiveness of gamification in education. However, the variation in responses regarding the impact of gamification on confidence and collaboration highlights the need for further research to explore how different students perceive and benefit from these strategies

This study examined the impact of child neglect on the academic performance of pupils in primary schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. It aimed to identify the common types of neglect, how neglect affects pupils’ learning behaviour and performance, and the role of social workers in addressing the issue. A survey research design was adopted, and data were collected from 400 pupils in two primary schools using structured questionnaires. The data were analyzed using frequency tables and percentages with the aid of SPSS.Findings revealed that child neglect, caused by factors such as poverty, broken homes, and poor parental supervision, negatively affects pupils’ concentration, attendance, and overall academic achievement.The study also found that while social workers contribute to identifying and assisting neglected pupils, their presence in schools remains inadequate. The study concluded that child neglect has a significant negative impact on pupils’ education and recommended increased parental awareness, employment of more social workers in schools, teacher training on child protection, and stronger government intervention to ensure the well-being of all children

The study was designed to investigate the impact of students’ characteristics on the academic performance of senior secondary schools in randomly selected schools in Ovia North-East local government area of Edo State. Poor performance has been the order of the day over the years in public senior secondary schools’ examinations. It was observed that many interacting factors may cause poor performance of students in secondary schools. Student characteristics such as age, career choice, gender, study time, class attendance being amongst the factors were referred to as student characteristics. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of students’ characteristics (age, career choice, gender, study time and class attendance) on academic performance of senior secondary school. Five research questions were raised to guide the study. Stratified random technique sampling was used to select schools for the study. Two hundred and thirty-seven (237) students registered from five (5) selected public senior secondary schools were used to carry out the study. The item on the questionnaire was developed based on the objectives of the study. Data were analyzed using quantitative and qualitative method where descriptive statistics including mean, frequency, percentages as well as standard deviation were used. It was observed that students’ age, career choice, gender, study times and class attendance influence students’ performance in senior secondary school. The study shows that (37.1%) were 17 years old, also majority of student (29.5%) would wish to pursue
medical related career while the highest mean performance of (61.4571). It was also
observed that female had the highest population of (54.4%) and the mean performance score of (59.0370). (37.9%) of respondent choose home and holiday as their convenient study time and had the highest mean score of (76.8890), and finally students who attended classes regularly were (69.6%) and had highest mean score of (53.6667). Counsellors should be employed in public senior secondary schools who will in-turn guide the students towards making a better career choice. However, there were significant relationship between students’ characteristics and academic performance.