STUDY HABITS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CALABAR MUNICIPALITY OF CROSS RIVER STATE
Abstract
The main purpose of this study was to investigate “Study habits and the academic performance of students in senior secondary schools in Calabar Municipality Local Government was the area where the study was carried out. The influence of study habits (devolved into notes taking, library usage, and time management) was the independent variable while students’ academic performance was the dependent variable. Comprehensive conceptual and empirical literature review was conducted for each of the devolved research variables. The study was divided into five chapters in order to achieve an objective and detailed research reporting. To achieve the research objectives, three research questions were posed from which null hypotheses were also formulated. A survey research design was used. A total of 300 senior secondary students respondents drawn from various public secondary schools in the study area were randomly sampled. Data for the study was analysed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Statistical technique. The result of the test revealed that there is a significant influence of notes taking on academic performance of students, also that there is a significant influence of the use of library on student’s academic performance, and that there is a significant influence of time management on student’s academic performance. The study conclusion highlighted certain educational implications. It was recommended that educators should actively promote effective note-taking strategies among students. Also that institutions should actively promote library resources and services, in this regard that librarians can collaborate with teachers to integrate library visits into the curriculum or provide workshops on effective library usage. Moreover, the study recommended that institutions and teachers can offer time management workshops or courses to help students develop active time management skills. This workshops can teach students how to create schedules, set priorities, and avoid procrastination.
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