The study examined study habits and academic performance of senior secondary school students in Mathematics. The main purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between study habits and academic performance of senior secondary school students in Mathematics.
To carry out this study, four research questions and one null hypothesis were raised to guide the study. The population of 1128 Senior Secondary School Two (SS2) students with a sample size of 200 respondents was selected from 5 public secondary schools for the study using simple random sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used to gather data for the study, which consists of two sections (A and B), section A consist of 20 items while section B, consist of 30 achievement tests on mathematics. The reliability coefficient of 0.72 was obtained using Split Half Method. Data collected was analyzed using simple frequency counts, percentages and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Co-efficient (PPMC) and the hypothesis was tested at 0.05 level of significance using One-Way Analysis of Variance(ANOVA).
However, the results revealed that there is significant relationship between study habits and academic performance of senior secondary school students in mathematics. Based on the result of the findings, it was recommended that group guidance should be organized in schools by professional counsellors in order to create awareness on how students can develop effective study habits which could lead to good academic performance in mathematics and a functional school library should be mounted in all the secondary schools.
Table of Contents
1. CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of Problem
1.3 Purpose of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypothesis
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Scope and Delimitation of the Study
1.8 Operational Definition of Terms
2. CHAPTER TWO : LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The Concept of the Habit
2.3 The Concept of Academic Performance
2.4 Effect Of Note Taking On Academic Performance Of Students
2.5 Effect Of Time Management and Time Allocation to Study on Students Academic Performance
2.6 Impact of Classe Attendance on Academic Performance of Students
2.7 Relationship of Study Habits With Academic Performance of Students in Mathematics
2.8 Factors Influencing Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Mathematics Other Than Study Habits
2.9 Students´ Attidtudes and Their Effects on Learning and Academic Performance in Mathematics
2.10 Gender Influences on Study Habits and Academic Performance of Mathematics Students
3. CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Research Design
3.3 Area of the Study
3.4 Population of the Study
3.5 Sample and Sampling Techniques
3.6 Research Instruments
3.7 Validity of the Research Instrument
3.8 Reliability of the Research Instruments
3.9 Administration and Collection of Research Instruments
3.10 Method of Data Analysis
4. CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS, INTERPRETATION AND DISCUSSION OF RESULTS
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Analysis of Data Relevant to Research Questions
4.3 Analysis of Response to Research Questions
4.4 Test of Hypothesis
4.5 Discussion of Results
5. CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS, SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Discussion of Findings
5.3 Summary of the Study
5.4 Conclusions
5.5 Recommendations
5.6 Suggestion for Further Research
Research Objectives and Themes
The research investigates the influence of study habits—specifically note-taking, library usage, time management, and class attendance—on the academic performance of senior secondary school students in Mathematics. The study aims to determine the extent to which these habits correlate with mathematical achievement to suggest pedagogical and institutional improvements.
- Correlation between effective note-taking and mathematical performance.
- Role of library accessibility and usage in academic success.
- Impact of time allocation and management on study outcomes.
- Significance of consistent class attendance in Mathematics achievement.
Excerpt from the Book
2.4 Effect Of Note Taking On Academic Performance Of Students
The issue of poor academic performance of students in Nigeria has been of much concern to all and sundry. The problem is so much that it has led to the widely acclaimed fallen standard of education in Nigeria at large. Aremu (2001) stresses that learning outcome has become a subjectmatter of importance to stakeholders (educational psychologists, teachers, academics, schooladministrators and managers, policy makers and planners, counsellors, psychometricians, parentsetc.) in education and to a large extent to students who are the direct beneficiaries or victims of theoutcome. Academic achievement is undoubtedly a research after the heart of educationalpsychologists. In their attempt to investigate what determines academic outcomes of learners, theyhave come with more questions than answers.
Note taking has been a staple activity of academic life, particularly in lecture courses, for decades. Despite its widespread use, note taking has generally been taken for granted by both instructors and students. However, in the past few years, changes in the landscape of higher education, such as the proliferation of commercial note taking services, have led instructors to ask questions about the efficacy of note taking in promoting learning and their own role in the process (Muraina, Muraina, Amao & Oyelade, 2013; Muraina, 2013). These questions reflect instructor concerns not only about note taking services, but also the apparent decrease in student note taking abilities and the introduction of active modes of learning within lectures.
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION: Presents the background, problem statement, research objectives, and hypothesis concerning the impact of study habits on student performance in Mathematics.
CHAPTER TWO : LITERATURE REVIEW: Examines existing research on study habits, academic performance metrics, and the specific influences of note-taking, time management, library usage, and gender on Mathematics learning.
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: Describes the quantitative descriptive survey design, population, sampling techniques, and instruments used for data collection, including the questionnaire and mathematics achievement test.
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS, INTERPRETATION AND DISCUSSION OF RESULTS: Provides a statistical analysis of the survey data and evaluates the research questions and hypotheses using PPMC and ANOVA.
CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS, SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Synthesizes the study's findings and offers concrete recommendations for students, parents, and schools to improve Mathematics achievement.
Keywords
Mathematics, Student’s Academic Performance, Study Habits, Note Taking, Time Management, Class Attendance, Library Utilization, Quantitative Research, Senior Secondary Education, Student Achievement, Educational Guidance, Teaching Resources, Mathematics Curriculum, Self-Efficacy, Statistical Analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary objective of this research?
The main goal is to investigate the relationship between various study habits, such as note-taking and library usage, and the academic performance of senior secondary school students in Mathematics.
What are the core themes addressed in this study?
The study focuses on four primary variables: note-taking skills, frequency of library use, time allocation to study, and class attendance patterns.
Which methodology was employed for this research?
The study utilized a quantitative descriptive survey design, collecting data via a structured questionnaire (SHAPQ) and a Mathematics achievement test.
What specific population was studied?
The research focused on 200 Senior Secondary School Two (SS2) students randomly selected from five public secondary schools in the Yaba-Akoka area of Lagos State.
What did the data analysis reveal?
The analysis confirmed a significant positive relationship between the studied study habits and academic performance in Mathematics, leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis.
Which keywords best describe this academic project?
Keywords include Mathematics, Student’s Academic Performance, Study Habits, Note Taking, Time Management, Class Attendance, and Library Utilization.
Why is note-taking considered a critical variable in this research?
The research identifies note-taking as a fundamental activity that aids learning, retention, and performance, with findings suggesting that active note-takers achieve better academic results.
How does the library affect student performance according to this study?
The study finds that access to and usage of school library facilities provide students with new skills and knowledge, which significantly fosters better academic achievement in Mathematics.
What recommendation is provided for schools?
The author recommends that schools appoint professional counsellors to organize group guidance on effective study habits and ensure libraries are fully functional.
- Citation du texte
- Toheeb Olatunji (Auteur), 2019, The Impact Of Study Habits On Academic Performance in Mathematics. The Case of Senior Secondary School Students, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/986213
