INSTRUCTIONAL PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE POOR PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS BY TECHNICAL EDUCATION STUDENTS

INSTRUCTIONAL PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE POOR PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS BY TECHNICAL EDUCATION STUDENTS

Abstract

There have been many instances recently of students performing poorly in Physics Education in the majority of external examinations. The researchers conducted a thorough analysis into student characteristics and how they affect students’ academic performance in Physics Education in Secondary Schools in Calabar Municipality, Nigeria, because they were concerned about this pattern in events. The researchers meticulously collected data on the variables, including sex, age, and attitude toward physics education, using questionnaires and student academic success tests. Data analysis methods included independent t-tests and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). The analysis of the data revealed that sex, age, and attitude are three student characteristics that significantly affect students’ academic success in physics education. It was suggested that in order for students to perform better in school, the government and school officials should take into account assisting students in achieving functional academic accomplishment while they are still young.