Study Habits and Academic Achievement in Core Subjects among Junior Secondary School Students in Ondo State, Nigeria
This article investigates of the relationship between study habits and students’ academic achievement in core subjects at the junior secondary school level. The aim was to determine the relationship between various aspects of study habits including homework and assignments, time allocation, reading...
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| description | This article investigates of the relationship between study habits and students’ academic achievement in core subjects at the junior secondary school level. The aim was to determine the relationship between various aspects of study habits including homework and assignments, time allocation, reading and note taking, study period procedures, concentration, written work, examination and teacher consultation and students’ achievement in English language, Mathematics, Integrated Science and Art. This was meant to provide clearer understanding of the phenomenon. The descriptive research design of an ex post facto approach was used in the study. A sample of 300 JS2 students was drawn using simple random sampling technique. A major hypothesis was raised leading to the application of correlation and stepwise linear regression analysis. Findings reveal that of all the study habits’ subscales, ‘teacher consultation’ was most influential while the ‘time allocation’ exercise, concentration, no taking reading and assignments were regarded as less integral to students’ academic performances. Therefore, regular counseling services to train students on study skills strategies were advocated in order to boost their study habit and enhance their academic achievement. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-83114ad598714ffa8b9842e4b1aed7ee2022-12-21T20:56:05ZbulUniversity of SofiaBulgarian Journal of Science and Education Policy1313-19581313-91182012-04-0161155169Study Habits and Academic Achievement in Core Subjects among Junior Secondary School Students in Ondo State, NigeriaJ.T.B. OluwatimilehinJ.W. OwoyeleThis article investigates of the relationship between study habits and students’ academic achievement in core subjects at the junior secondary school level. The aim was to determine the relationship between various aspects of study habits including homework and assignments, time allocation, reading and note taking, study period procedures, concentration, written work, examination and teacher consultation and students’ achievement in English language, Mathematics, Integrated Science and Art. This was meant to provide clearer understanding of the phenomenon. The descriptive research design of an ex post facto approach was used in the study. A sample of 300 JS2 students was drawn using simple random sampling technique. A major hypothesis was raised leading to the application of correlation and stepwise linear regression analysis. Findings reveal that of all the study habits’ subscales, ‘teacher consultation’ was most influential while the ‘time allocation’ exercise, concentration, no taking reading and assignments were regarded as less integral to students’ academic performances. Therefore, regular counseling services to train students on study skills strategies were advocated in order to boost their study habit and enhance their academic achievement.http://bjsep.org/getfile.php?id=112Study habitsAcademic achievementJunior studentsSchool subjects |
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| title | Study Habits and Academic Achievement in Core Subjects among Junior Secondary School Students in Ondo State, Nigeria |
| title_full | Study Habits and Academic Achievement in Core Subjects among Junior Secondary School Students in Ondo State, Nigeria |
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| title_short | Study Habits and Academic Achievement in Core Subjects among Junior Secondary School Students in Ondo State, Nigeria |
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