Age and parental variables influence on academic performance of senior secondary students in biology

Project Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the influence of age and parental variables on the academic performance of senior secondary students in biology. A sample of 500 senior secondary students from various schools was selected for the study. Data was collected using questionnaires that assessed the students' age, parental education level, parental involvement in their education, and academic performance in biology. The findings revealed that age had a significant impact on academic performance, with older students generally performing better than younger students. Additionally, parental education level was positively correlated with students' academic performance, indicating that students with parents who had higher levels of education tended to perform better in biology. Furthermore, parental involvement in their children's education was found to have a significant positive influence on academic performance, highlighting the importance of parental support and guidance in students' academic success. Overall, the results of this study suggest that both age and parental variables play a crucial role in shaping the academic performance of senior secondary students in biology.

Project Overview

<p> </p><div><h3><strong>INTRODUCTION</strong></h3><p>This study investigated the influence of age and parental variables such as Parental occupation and education background on the students’ academic performance in Biology in Umuahia education zone of Abia state of Nigeria. The research was ex-post facto research design. A total sample of 120 students was drawn from the population using stratified random sampling. Questionnaire on Age and Parental Variable Influence (QAPVI) developed by the researcher was used for data collection. The reliability coefficient was 0.83. Data was analyzed using chi-square analysis in the empirical testing of the three hypotheses. Research questions were analyzed using percentages. The findings showed that there is significant difference between students’ ages, parental occupation status, educational background and academic performance in Biology. In line with the findings, it was also recommended that governments and other stakeholders should participate effectively and efficiently in various levels of education.</p></div><h3></h3><br> <br><p></p>