Influence of School Population on Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Ilorin West Local Government Area Of Kwara State

ABSTRACT

          The purpose of this study was to investigate influence of school population on academic performance of secondary school student in Ilorin West metropolis. 90 students and 6 teachers were randomly selected from schools that were selected while questionnaire was administered to solicit for information. Research hypotheses were formulated and tested using x2 value method. The findings of the study indicated that there is significant relationship between school population and student academic performance as opined by performance of student in sparsely and densely populated classrooms. This was conducted at 5% level of significance. Summary, conclusion and recommendation were made also.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page

Certification

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Abstract

Table of Contents

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1    Background of the Study

1.2    Statement of the Research Problem

1.3    Aims and Objective of the Study

1.4    Research Hypotheses

1.5    Significance of Study

1.6    Theoretical Frame Work

1.7    Scope and Limitation

1.8    Defination of Operational Terms

CHAPTER TWO

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.0    Introduction

2.1    Causes of Increase in Students Population in Secondary Schools

2.2    Factors Affecting Academic Performance of Secondary School Students

2.3    Influence of School Population on Academic Performance of the Student

2.4    Conclusion

CHAPTER THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1    Introduction

3.2        Method of Data Collection

3.3        Study Population

3.4    Sampling Technique

3.5    Method of Data Analysis

3.6    Problems Encountered in the Study

CHAPTER FOUR

4.1    Introduction

4.2    Hypotheses Testing

CHAPTER FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

5.1    Introduction

5.2    Summary

5.3    Conclusion

5.4    Recommendation

References

Appendix