IMPACTS OF JIGSAW II CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING STRATEGY ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND RETENTION IN MENSURATION AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KANO STATE, NIGERIA
The main concepts, procedures, and logic that solve problems are the focus of mathematics. It is generally acknowledged as being essential to any society's progress. This is so because a country's ability to develop is reliant on its progress in science and technology. But without mathema...
View DetailsA COMPARATIVE STUDY OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICES EFFECT ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA
Background to the study
Since the Nigeria Republic's independence from colonial rule, numerous positive advances have occurred, both in the structure and operation of society, with the educational system being no exception. In Nigeria, the educational system appears...
View DetailsA STUDY INTO THE INFLUENCE OF FIELD STUDY ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF GEOGRAPHY STUDENTS (Case study of Geography Department, UNIBEN)
Field study is the collection of information outside a laboratory, library or workplace setting (Wikipedia, 2016). The approaches and methods used in field study vary across disciplines. For example, biologists who conduct field study may simply observe animals interacting with their environments...
View DetailsCORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND FINANCIAL REPORTING IN NIGERIA BANKING INDUSTRY
Background of the study: The The concept of corporate governance has attracted a good deal of public interest in recent years, because of its apparent importance on the economic health of corporations and society in general. Basically, corporate governance in the banking se...
View DetailsDESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF NYSC ONLINE POSTING SYSTEM
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Prior to the educational system of Nigeria, it is of importance that graduates from tertiary institutions must pass through NYSC (National Youth Service Corps), which is a compulsory one year program.Criteria for this program is that, the graduate most be...
View DetailsIMPACT OF INDUSTRIAL TRAINING ON BANKING FINANCE STUDENT
Background of the study: As a result of Increasing School Leavers Unemployment in the 1970s the Nigerian Government introduced the new National Policy on Education in 1981. A major provision of the policy was the Introduction of the training of Banking and Finance Studies of Juni...
View DetailsIMPACT OF MOTHER TONGUE ON STUDENTS PERFORMANCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
The background of the study: The significance of acquiring skill in the English language as a foundation for achieving competence in other academic areas cannot be overstated. The acquisition of knowledge holds significant importance in the realms of education, economy, and national growth within...
View DetailsMERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS IN THE NIGERIAN BANKING INDUSTRY
Background of study: Mergers and acquisitions have emerged as a strategic tool for achieving corporate expansion and growth. Analyses have the banks to benefit from new business opportunities that would be created by change in the regulatory and technological environment.
... View DetailsA STATISTICAL ANALYSIS ON THE FERTILITY AND MORTALITY RATE IN NIGERIA. (A CASE STUDY OF OSOGBO LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN OSUN STATE)
In statistical analysis and inference statistics is playing an important role nearly in all phases of human life. Formally dealing only with affair of the state and this account for its name statistics.
The influence of statistics is now spread to manufacturing companies, ag...
View DetailsTHE EFFECTIVE USE OF MULTIMEDIA IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF POLITICAL SCIENCE EDUCATION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: "Multimedia" is currently the buzzword in educational technology. Multimedia here refers to combining different electronic media, commonly computers and videodiscs, in teaching materials. This new generation is using digital media for learn...
View DetailsA CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF OLA ROTIMI’S OUR HUSBAND HAS GONE MAD AGAIN
INTRODUCTION: The act of expressing oneself via the use of words is referred to as "discourse." Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) is the study and analysis of written texts and spoken words to reveal the discursive sources of power, dominance, inequality, and bias and h...
View DetailsA CRITICAL INVESTIGATION OF LEADERSHIP IN NIGERIA CIVIL SERVICE: A THEORETICAL REVIEW
ABTRACT: The main focus of this study is directed towards a theoretical investigation of leadership in Nigeria Civil Service using Federal ministry of Health in Lagos State as case study. Survey research design was adopted for the study and with the ai...
View DetailsA CRITICAL REVIEW OF CIVIL SERVANT INDISCIPLINE AND ITS EFFECT ON PRODUCTIVITY
ABSTRACT: This research presents the investigation into the effects of civil servant indiscipline on work productivity, the National Revenue Authority in Ogun State was used as the location for the study and a total of 100 staff was sampled. Data was gathered usi...
View DetailsA CRITICAL SURVEY ON INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS USED IN TEACHING AND LEARNING OF BUSINESS STUDIES
ABSTRACT: The study attempted to investigate the appraising instructional materials as being used in secondary schools in Mainland Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria. The study equally reviewed some important and extensive literatures under sub-he...
View DetailsA SURVEY OF INDISCIPLINE AMONG STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS: ITS EFFECTS AND CAUSES
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to study the effect and causes of indiscipline among student in public secondary school using selected school in ota local government area of ogun state. Specifically, nature of indiscipline among students...
View DetailsA STUDY ON CHALLENGING PEDAGOGICAL CONCEPTS IN FUNDAMENTAL SCIENTIFIC SUBJECTS AMONG JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Background of the study: According to a number of sources, the ideals of science and technology in relation to national development are ingrained in the minds of leaders from African and third world countries (Logan, & Skamp, 2021). Since as early as 1880, students in Nigeria...
View DetailsAN ANALYSIS OF SCHOOL MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS AND STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
ABSTRACT: This study was carried out to examine the problems of school management and students' academic performance in secondary schools using 10 selected secondary schools in Calabar, Cross Rivers as case study. Specifically, the study was aimed at ide...
View DetailsAN ASSESSMENT OF THE ATTITUDE OF TEACHERS TOWARDS GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING PROGRAMMES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Guidance and counselling as the name implies in the mode and conduct by which an individual or a body of individual assist in the aspect of co-ordination, which lead to efficiency in a given state or policy for the up keep of the future,...
View DetailsAN EVALUATION OF ELECTORAL VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA: THE CASE OF ANAMBRA STATE GUBERNATORIAL ELECTIONS
Abstract: The research work examined the concept of Electoral Violence as perceived by some analysis of democratic elections. It traced the history of Electoral Violence in Nigeria. It also examined Electoral Viole...
View DetailsAN EVALUATION OF METHODS USED FOR IMPROVING LOW ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN SECONDARY SCHOOL
Background of the study: The more complicated nature of learning and the increasing demands placed on instructors as a result of these changes have made the job of teaching a more difficult one. This new position requires not just the increased delivery of knowledge to pupils, bu...
View DetailsAN EVALUATION ON STUDENTS PERCEPTION AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN CHEMISTRY (A CASE STUDY OF SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL IN DAWAKIN TOFA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KANO STATE)
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Chemistry as a science subject plays a vital role in transforming the environment and improving the general quality of life. It is essentially needed for a nation’s technological development. As a core science subject, the prop...
View DetailsA CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF DAVID HUME'S EMPIRICISM: AN IN-DEPTH EXPLORATION
ABSTRACT: The perpetual process of acquiring information is a fundamental aspect of human existence, which may not pose any apparent difficulties to individuals who are not well-versed in the intricacies of this process. However, philosophers throughout history h...
View DetailsAN EXAMINATION OF THE CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS OF TRUANCY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
BACKGROUND OF STUDY: Truancy is a growing concern that is being recognised as a developing and emerging issue, characterised by the deliberate act of students purposefully missing one or more classes. Truancy is a pervasive issue worldwide that is well recognised...
View DetailsAN INVESTIGATION INTO THE IMPACT OF TWO TEACHING STYLE ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN HOME ECONOMICS
Background of the study: Any level of education's main goal in teaching is to effect fundamental change in the student (Tebabal & Kahssay, 2021). Teachers should use the most effective teaching techniques that best meet particular goals and level exit out...
View DetailsAN INVESTIGATION ON TEACHERS AND STUDENTS PERCEPTION OF FACTORS AFFECTING STUDENTS PERFORMANCE IN GEOGRAPHY EXAMINATION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The term ‘‘examination’’ or ‘‘test’ has been defined as an instrument or systematic procedure for measuring a sample of a person’s behaviour with a view to evaluating that behaviour against standards i....
View DetailsAN EVALUATION OF NIGERIAN STUDENT UNREST CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS (A CASE STUDY OF ILE IFE OSUN STATE)
Background Of The Study: Higher institution is the institution which one attends to after his secondary school education. It is the apex form of education where one chooses his career. Olaitan (2004) stated that in Nigeria, it comprises of universities, polytechn...
View DetailsAN ANALYSIS OF THE CAUSES AND REMEDIES FOR STUDENT UNREST IN RIVERS STATE
ABSTRACT: The primary objective of this research endeavour was to examine the underlying causes and propose potential solutions to the issue of student unrest in the Port-Harcourt metropolis. The study involved a sample of 200 respondents. The data was analysed u...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SOCIAL STUDIES STUDENTS
Background to the Study: Education is the most important component of human resources development and is accorded a pride of place in many countries‟ developmental activities. There is no doubt that the importance of education cannot be underscored because there...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF PROGRAMMING SKILLS POSSESSED BY A COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION STUDENT FOR SELF EMPLOYMENT
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Science education aims at producing scientist for national development as well as individuals who will be self reliant and competent in their specialization. According to Hornby (2010) to be competent means that a person has the abil...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF THE CAUSES OF POOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN AGRICULTURE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Agricultural Science is a science subject taught in Nigerian secondary schools with the aim of educating students in the knowledge and practice of agriculture in order to increase food production and contribute to the country's overal...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION AS A TOOL FOR MANAGEMENT DECISION
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: The effectiveness of accounting information as a tool for management decision cannot be over emphasized. Accounting keeps the financial score for a business, it call attention to the problem and the opportunities that comfort the enterpri...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL EXERCISE IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE
Background to the study: Performance appraisal has become a strategic tool for improving organizational effectiveness. Performance appraisal exercise is often used interchangeably with performance assessment, evaluations, and performance review or employee a...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF THE LEVEL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY EDUCATION AMONG TERTIARY EDUCATION STUDENTS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF OTUOKE IN BAYELSA STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Biotechnology is one of the most important scientific revolutions of the twenty first century, with applications that have the potential to revolutionise many industry sectors. The rapid development and applications of biotechnology has t...
View DetailsAN EVALUATION OF THE BIOTECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROFICIENCY AMONG TERTIARY EDUCATION STUDENTS AT FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LAFIA, NASARAWA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Biotechnology has emerged as a significant scientific revolution in the twenty-first century, offering transformative applications across various industry sectors. The rapid advancement and utilisation of biotechnology have sparked extens...
View DetailsASSESSMENT OF THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR THE EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF BIOLOGY IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Education is a preparation for life. This is related to the acquisition of skills to earn a living. Today as always, the definition of education is the ever change and increasing in scope. Our schools are confronted with new pressures arising from changin...
View DetailsAN EVALUATION OF THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR BIOLOGY INSTRUCTION THAT IS BOTH EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: Education plays a crucial role in equipping individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate and succeed in various aspects of life. This pertains to the process of acquiring skills in order to generate income. The concept of education cont...
View DetailsASSESSMENT ON THE IMPORTANCE OF SIWES TO BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
Background of the study: The type of a country's educational system and program is often thought to have an impact on its degree of development. This statement is accurate to the degree that a nation's technical goals are often embedded in its educational goals and progra...
View DetailsASSESSMENT ON THE ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT USING JOS AS CASE STUDY
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The desire of the rural population to participate directly in the affairs of their communities is driving the rising demand for local government in every corner of the world. Local government is, in reality, as ancient as mankind, as it is the only form o...
View DetailsATTITUDES OF UNDERGRADUATE YOUTHS TOWARD DEMOCRATIC VALUES: IMPLICATION FOR SOCIAL STUDIES
Background to the Study: Citizens are the hearts and soul of democracy and hence there must be active and informed involvement of the people at all levels of governance as willing participants in defining and maintaining their democracy. The youths of...
View DetailsAUTONOMY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN NIGERIA: ISSUES AND WAY FORWARD
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The Nigerian government structure is made up of three tiers, which are the federal government, state government and the local government. The three of them are involved in delivering dividends of democracy to the people. They each have th...
View DetailsAVAILABILITY AND ADEQUACY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE TEACHERS AND INFLUENCE ON STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN GOMBE STATE
Background of the study: Education is a necessary component for the growth of any civilization and is viewed as a means of increasing political and social awareness as well as maintaining manpower levels. Education, according to Yara and Otieno (2010), is a fundamental human righ...
View DetailsAVAILABILITY OF LABORATORY FACILITIES FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING-LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS, INTEGRATED SCIENCE AND COMPUTER SCIENCE IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NASARAWA L.G.A
INTRODUCTION: In Nigeria as well as in other countries, education is perceived as a tool for socio-economic and political developments and as such it is accorded the necessary attention. This position is amplified in the Nigerian National Policy on Edu...
View DetailsTHE ROLE OF BUREAUCRATS IN GOVERNMENT CORRUPT PRACTISES IN NIGERIA
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The issue of leadership and good governance probity, accountability remains a monumental problem to Nigerian Socio-political and economic development over the years, since independence. This is as a result of linkage between the tran...
View DetailsBUREAUCRACY AND EFFICIENCY IN NIGERIAN PUBLIC ENTERPRISE A CASE STUDY OF POWER HOLDING
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Bureaucracy is a distinctive arrangement used by human beings to organize their activities. The invention of Western bureaucracy several centuries ago helped solve the problem for leaders of governing human systems that grew larger and mo...
View DetailsTHE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOUR IN HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTIONS
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Deviant can be said to be all types of behaviour or acts which are inconsistent with the rules and regulations of an organizational set up. Organization as defined by Ejiogu (1990) is a social unit that pursues specific goal which they ar...
View DetailsCAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF DIVORCE ON NEWLY MARRIED COUPLES
Background to the study: Divorce or marital separation or the dissolution of marriage is the “final termination of marital union, cancelling the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage and the dissolving of the bond of matrimony between the parties&rd...
View DetailsCAUSES AND EFFECT OF ALCOHOLISM AMONG YOUTHS
INTRODUCTION : The oxford advanced Dictionary (7th edition) describe the term alcoholism as “the medical condition caused by drinking too much alcohol regularly”. While, the encyclopedia Encarta (2006) describes the term alcoholism as “the consu...
View DetailsCAUSES AND EFFECTS OF TARDINESS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS WITHIN THE OVIA SOUTH WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Lateness to school started long ago, every where in a way that cannot be controlled in recent time. The problem of lateness has eaten deep into Nigeria children the problem of pupils lateness to school has now turn to national problem. Lateness merely mea...
View DetailsCAUSES AND EFFECTS OF DROPOUT AMONG STUDENTS
ABSTRACT: The broad objective of this study focused on the causes and effect of school dropout in using Owan Local Government Area of Edo state.Survey design was employed for the study with the of Owan Local Government Area of Edo state. With the...
View DetailsAN INVESTIGATION OF THE CAUSES OF OCCUPATIONAL CHANGE IN THE SECRETARIAL PROFESSION: A CASE STUDY OF THE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY (IMT) ENUGU
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Secretary refers to a person who performs routines, administrative, or personal tasks for a superior. Those in secretary occupation perform duties such as typing, computer processing, and scheduling for an executive. Secretaries are often...
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