Family background in this context is a general term that encompasses a particular setting in which a child is raised, characterized by a common residence, economic operation and reproduction. these factors have far reaching impacts on the academic performance of students.
Therefore, this work is a descriptive research which tries to examine the influence of family background on the academic performance of upper basic students in Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State.
A total number of eighty (80) students were sampled in eight (8) randomly selected upper basic schools in the area. the use of a researcher designed questionnaire was used to gather responses from the selected respondents.
The results were analyzed using percentage which was based on the respondents’ response to the question and the hypothesis were analyzed using chi-square. Hence conclusions were drawn and recommendations were made based on the findings.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table of contents
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE:
INTRODUCTION
Background to the study
Statement of the problem
purpose of the study
Research question
Research Hypothesis
Scope of the study
Operational definition of terms
significance of the study
CHAPTER TWO:
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Concepts of Family and Family size
Concept of Academic Performance
Broken Home and its Influence on student’s Academic performance
Intact Home and its Influence on student’s academic performance
Influence of parents’ Educational Level on Academic Performance
Socio-economic status and its influence on students Academic Performance
Appraisal of Literature Reviewed
CHAPTER THREE:
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research type
Population, Sampling and Sampling Techniques
Instrumentation
Procedure for Data Collection
Data Analysis Technique
CHAPTER FOUR:
DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULTS
CHAPTER FIVE:
DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Discussion
Conclusion
Recommendations
Suggestion for Further Research
References
Appendix
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