RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STUDENTS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Abstract

This study relationship between students academic achievement in Junior Secondary School Certificate Examination in English Language and Integrated Science from 2006-2009 in Udi Local Government Area in Enugu State. The need for the study arose to know the relationship between the students academic achievement in junior secondary school certificate examination in English language and integrated science. This study need covered the selected twenty-three (23) junior secondary school in Udi Local Government Area in Enugu State. This designed was ex-post Facto design. The JSSCE were served as the main instrument used. Data were analyzed using percentages. Finding of the study indicated that the relationship between students academic achievement in junior secondary school certificate examination in English language and Integrated science in the study area was not so encouraging. It is recommended that there is need for students, teachers, Government and curriculum planners to co-operate and improve learning of English language and Integrated science.

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

Education is one the important factors which helps in bringing about rapid social and economic development in any given nation. It is a medium through which various categories of man power is developed and sustainable development achieved. It is the manpower resources that utilize the available physical and financial resources to provide the services and function that eventually bring about economic and social development. According to Onah (2008), education refers to a family process or activities intend to bring about learning. It is a process of developing knowledge, ability in learners in such a way that they use this knowledge to improve themselves and the society. The process of education involves different methods of transmitting information with the intention of bringing about positive change in the behaviour of the students.

The best way of developing human resources and human capital is through education within the context or framework of their level of understanding. Education of students is the best way through which teachers find their fulfillment and actualization. The Junior Secondary Certificate Examination (JSCE) is a public examination in Nigeria conducted by each state of the federation through their respective Ministry of Education (MOE) for final year students of the junior Secondary School. Each state also develops administer marks, awards, grades and certificate to all public schools under its jurisdiction. Since English language and Integrated science are meant to serve as the yardstick for admission into the senior secondary school as the core subjects. A student who is there by admitted is assumed to posses the abilities and skills necessary to cope with the academic challenges.