FACTOR CONTRIBUTING THE POOR PERFORMANCE IN FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOLS STUDENTS IN IFE EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OSUN STATE

ABSTRACT

This study investigates the factors contributing to poor performance in financial accounting among secondary school students in Ife East Local Government Area, Osun State, Nigeria. The research aims to identify cognitive, demographic, and environmental factors that influence students' academic outcomes in this subject. A descriptive survey design was used, with data collected through structured questionnaires administered to 352 valid respondents, representing 88% of the total sample. The study focused on factors such as cognitive ability, teaching methods, resources, student attitudes, and parental involvement. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to analyze the data. The findings revealed that cognitive ability is the most significant predictor of students' performance in financial accounting, with higher cognitive ability leading to better performance. Teaching methods, particularly active learning strategies, and the availability of resources such as textbooks and technology, were also found to positively influence academic success. Parental involvement emerged as a key factor, with students whose parents were more engaged in their education performing better. Additionally, students with positive attitudes toward the subject were more likely to achieve higher academic results. The study concluded that a combination of cognitive ability, effective teaching methods, sufficient resources, and parental involvement plays a crucial role in shaping students’ academic achievement in financial accounting. The research highlights the need for schools to adopt interactive teaching methods, invest in educational resources, and foster stronger partnerships with parents to improve students' performance in financial accounting. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and parents in enhancing financial accounting education.
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Research Objectives
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Hypotheses
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Scope of the Study
1.8 Limitations of the Study
1.9 Definition of Key Terms

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Conceptual Review
2.1.1 Definition of Financial Accounting
2.1.2 Importance of Financial Accounting in Secondary Education
2.1.3 Common Challenges in Learning Financial Accounting
2.1.4 Overview of Secondary Education in Nigeria
2.1.5 Review of Previous Studies on Accounting Performance
2.1.6 Factors Affecting Academic Performance in General Education
2.2 Theoretical Review
2.2.1 Theories of Learning and Education
2.2.2 The Cognitive Load Theory and Accounting Learning
2.2.3 The Motivation Theory in Academic Performance
2.2.4 The Social Learning Theory and Peer Influence in Education
2.2.5 The Theory of Multiple Intelligences and its Impact on Learning Financial Accounting
2.3 Empirical Review
2.3.1 Factors Influencing Academic Performance in Financial Accounting
2.3.2 Teaching Methodologies and Their Impact on Accounting Performance
2.3.3 Student Attitude Towards Financial Accounting
2.3.4 School Environment and Resources in Financial Accounting Performance
2.3.5 Parental Involvement and its Effects on Academic Achievement
2.3.6 Case Studies on Financial Accounting Performance in Secondary Schools in Nigeria

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population of the Study
3.3 Sample Size and Sampling Technique
3.4 Research Instruments
3.5 Data Collection Procedures
3.6 Data Analysis Techniques
3.7 Ethical Considerations
3.8 Reliability and Validity of Instruments

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS
4.1 Preamble
4.2 Demographic Characteristics of Respondents
4.3 Research Questions Analysis
4.4 Test of Hypotheses Analysis
4.5 Discussion of Findings

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary of Findings
5.2 Conclusions
5.3 Recommendations
5.4 Suggestions for Future Research

References

Appendices