COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF RURAL AND URBAN AREA SCHOOLS ON STUDENT PERFORMANCE

The study presented the differences of performances between students in rural and urban areas. Rural and urban schools are characterized by its unique strength and weaknesses. “Rural and urban schools are much the same when it comes to resources and learning environments” (EQR, 2003, p.45). Yet there are many variables that affect students’ achievement and […]

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SCHOOL LOCATION AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT The present research investigated the relationship between school location and academic performance of students in introductory technology subject in urban and rural areas of Sapele  LGA. It employed the survey design using 6 schools (3 from each location) in the LGA and with a population sample of 100 secondary school students drawn from JSS2 […]

Hybrid Recommendation system for job Recruitment using Graph Based Approach

An enhanced Hybrid Recommendation system for job Recruitment using Graph Based Approach CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study   Recommendation systems have demonstrated success in many online domains such as sales, media, and social com- munities by connecting users to the items  of  their  interest and building their loyalty. With the excess of available […]

Effects of Jigsaw-Puzzle Instructional Strategy on Secondary School Students Performance

Effects of Jigsaw-Puzzle Instructional Strategy on Secondary School Students’ Performance The study examined the effects of jigsaw-puzzle instructional strategy on secondary school students’ performance on Growth as a concept in Biology in Ukwa West Local Government Area, Abia State. Gender effect on Biology students’ performance was also investigated. Two objectives, two research questions and two […]

DEMONSTRATION METHODS OF TEACHING AND STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN BIOLOGY

TEACHERS DEMONSTRATION METHODS OF TEACHING AND STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN BIOLOGY The issue of using demonstrations (to be defined later) in a chemistry classroom has often been discussed in the research literature (Hofstein & Lunetta, 1984; Bare, & Andrews, 1999; Thompson & Soyibo, 2002). Among the questions posed in the literature, we found the following: […]

AN ERROR ANALYSIS OF THE ENGLISH CONCORD OF STUDENTS IN SOUTH EAST ZONE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT The English sentence has a fairly strict word order and the elements that make up a sentence must be in concord, otherwise, the linear sequence becomes ungrammatical. This study investigated the degree of competence on concord in English attained by the senior secondary class three students in Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra […]

Comparative Analysis Of Concord Errors In Essays Writing Among Students In Nigeria

Comparative Analysis Of Concord Errors In Essays Writing Among Students In Nigeria CHAPTER ONE/INTRODUCTION Background of Study   English Language in Nigeria serves as the official language, second language as well as the medium of instruction and communication in educational institutions. Its  invaluable  position is attested to by the requirements set by various examination bodies […]

ANALYSIS OF THE CHALLENGES FACING COMPANY INCOME TAX ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA

ANALYSIS OF THE CHALLENGES FACING COMPANY INCOME TAX ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE/INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Every country in the world tends to generate income through tax administration. In Nigeria the company income tax administration aims and tries to tax each company in the state more effectively. However the level at which the company […]

Effect of class size on students academic perfomance in biology at SSCE

Effect of class size on students academic perfomance in biology at SSCE 1.1            Background to the Study The relationship between class size and academic performance has been a perplexing one for educators. Studies have found that the physical environment, ethnicity, socioeconomics, overcrowding and teaching methods are all variables that affect student achievement (Molnar, 2000). Other factors […]