Influencing Students Academic Performance in Nigeria Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Students Academic Performance in Nigeria Some Explanation from a Local Survey Nigeria like any other developing nations has witnessed series of political instability, with obvious effects on educational policies at federal, state and local government levels. This gradually laid the foundation of fallen standard in education at the primary and secondary school levels, which caused differential academic performance of
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“Occupational Interest of Selected Freshman Students and their Academic Performance: A Correlational Study”. * Abdon, Eva Maria S. Villaddres, (2008) “Correlation between interest and academic performance as predictors to effective related learning experience: basis clinical counselling”. * TeodoraSalubaybay (1994), “The predictors of academic success of the freshmen college s tudents” (M.A thesis Philippine Normal University) * Rosemary Thompson, “School Counseling Renewal” (Indiana, USA: Accelerated
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“EFFECTIVE STUDY SKILL IS THE SOLE FUNDATION OF A SOUND EDUCATION” Effective study skill is the sole foundation of a sound education? According to Cottrell (20013) “A study skill is a learned activity, something that can be developed through practice and reflection. You can fine-tune skills, including study skills, just as runners perfect their movement, breathing and pace”. Zottis (2010) suggests “Any skill which boosts a person’s ability to study and pass exams can be termed a study skill”.
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THE EFFECT OF STUDY HABITS ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF FRESHMEN EDUCATION STUDENTS IN XAVIER UNIVERSITY, CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, SCHOOL YEAR 2008-2009” Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM A. Introduction The extent of student’s learning in academics may be determined by the grades a student earns for a period of learning has been done. It is believed that a grade is a primary indicator of such learning. If a learner earns high grades it is concluded that they may also have learned
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Children’s Study Habits and Parental Involvement of Leon A. Garcia Sr. Elementary School Ginaliza M. Nomio Master Teacher 1 Leon A. Garcia Sr. Elementary School Introduction Childrens study habits and the degree of parental involvement in studying seem to show differences in how they learn and how serious they are about learning. Luster and McAdoo (2006) believe that parents influence what a child brings to school and how well a child acquires school related skill throughout the
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of the Study Many studies show that college students’ academic performance and study habits are related (Tope, 2011). However, most colleges and universities indicate that most student are not achieving well as expected (Disney, 2003). One cited reason is their lack of developed learning strategies or study habits. Hence, these students are affected emotionally and may not be interested in learning more due to pressures created by inefficient learning styles and habits. Study habits are actions
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DISTRACTIONS ON THE STUDY HABITS OF STUDENTS IN CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY–CAVITE CITY CAMPUS SCHOOL YEAR 2014 – 2015 Clyde Louie M. Brosas ------------------------------------------------- Undergraduate thesis proposal presented to the faculty of the Department of Management, Cavite State University-Cavite City Campus, Cavite City in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Management major in Marketing Management with Contribution No. __________
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STUDY HABITS OF GRADE V PUPILS OF VILLA TERESITA ELEMENTARY SHOOL: ITS RELATION TO THEIR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Felisilda, Rose Gay M. Jandayan, Jonil D. Parba, Cleofe C. BOHOL ISLAND STATE UNIVERSITY CANDIJAY CAMPUS Cogtong, Candijay, Bohol March 2012 CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE INTRODUCTION Students are facing with many issues in their lives, and because of the competing things for your attention, it’s hard to concentrate on studying. Studying can seem very boring when compared to
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SCHOOL SATISFACTION AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SELECTGRADE 8 LOWER SECTION STUDENTS IN SAN BARTOLOME NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SAN PABLO CITY, LAGUNA An Undergraduate Thesis Presented to the Faculty of College of Arts and Sciences Laguna State Polytechnic University San Pablo City Campus San Pablo City In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree Bachelor of Science in Psychology STELLA MAE OBIASCA
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of memberships equaled the number of adult males. (Due to multiple memberships, probably only 50% of adult males belonged to any organizations.) In 1944 Arthur M. Schlesinger coined the phrase "a nation of joiners" to refer to the phenomenon.Alexis de Tocqueville also referred to the American reliance on private organization in the 1830s in Democracy in America. There are many attributes that fraternities may or may not have, depending on their structure and purpose. Fraternities can
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