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Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS) (Vol 1 No 1)
| Abstract: This study investigated the joint and individual contribution of the independent variables (spatial distribution) as they relate to students’ academic performance in Oyo State public secondary schools. Descriptive survey research method was adopted. Target population consisted of all students and teachers in selected public senior secondary schools in Oyo State. Four hundred (400) SS3 students out of 3,200 students representing 12.5% and 400 teachers out of 2,640 representing approximately 15% were selected using both stratified and simple random sampling techniques. Two instruments were used in collecting data; they are Spatial Distribution Questionnaire (r=0.78), and West African School Certification results in English language and Mathematics for 2010/2011. Multiple regression analysis and Analysis of Variance statistical methods were used in testing the nine hypotheses generated for the study at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that there was significant contribution of Spatial Distribution to Students’ performance scores in English Language and Mathematics examination; Students’ performance scores of urban located schools in English language and Mathematics examinations; Students’ performance scores of rural located schools in English language and Mathematics examinations. Based on the findings, it was recommended that government should involve educational planners and other experts before sitting schools so as to avoid arbitrary location of schools, spatial distribution components should be taken into consideration in school location |
| Keywords: spatial distribution, predictors, academic performance, Oyo State, public secondary schools |
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