Comparative Study Of The Academic Performance Of Private And Public Secondary School Students In Agricultural Science In Umuahia Educational Zone Of Abia State:-Anthony-Kalu, N
ABSTRACT
The
purpose of this study was to compare the academic performance of Private and
Public secondary schools students in Agricultural Science in WAEC and NECO
examinations from 2010-2014 in Umuahia North L.G.A of Abia State. To achieve
the purpose ofthis study, two research questions and two hypotheses were
formulated to direct the study. Correlational research design was adopted for
the study. Purposive and proportionate stratified random sampling used to
select four Private and three Public schools. The instrument used for data
collection was proforma (scheduled) used to copy out the Agricultural Science
grades ofthe students who sat for WAEC and NECO examinations from 2010-2014.
The data collected were analyzed using percentage and chi square statistics.
The findings of this study showed that there is a significant difference
between Public and Private Secondary School grades in WASSCE Agricultural
Science. The difference is in favour of Pubic schools. It also revealed that
there is no significant difference in performance of Public school and Private
schools in NECO SSCE Agricultural Science Grades. Based on the findings,
recommendations were made; that Educational authorities should have effective
monitoring ofschools to ensure that the practical aspect of Agriculture is
emphasized by the both class ofschools. It is apparent that emphasis is laid on
just passing the subject.
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