Benue State University, Makurdi

School Plant and students’ academic performance in Makurdi Education Zone of Benue State

Inguran Jackson Ter Azever PhD Benue State University, Makurdi,
Tabitha Terna Gire Benue State University, Makurdi,
Linda Nadoo Kpernyam College of Education, Katsina-Ala, Benue State – Nigeria,
Terna Akpe Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi

Abstract

This study investigated school plant and students’ academic performance in Makurdi Education Zone of Benue State. Specifically, the study investigated the influence of recreational facilities on students’ academic performance. One research question and one hypothesis guided the study. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. From the population of 1,191 secondary school teachers, 298 teachers were sampled from 24 schools using simple random sampling technique. School Plant and Students’ Academic Performance Questionnaire (SPSAPQ). The data collected were analyzed using the mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions and chi-square to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings from the study revealed that recreational facilities have significant influence on students’ academic performance in Makurdi Education Zone of Benue State. It was therefore, recommended that recreational facilities should be provided and be maintained to enhance effective teaching and learning process in secondary schools.

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