INFLUENCE OF CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL LOCATION ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN BIOLOGY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ETHIOPE EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
Abstract
This study investigated influence of class size and school location on students’ academic achievement in Biology in secondary schools in Ethiope East local Government Area. This research adopted the cross sectional research design to sample 218 students from selected schools using simple random sample technique, the instrument was questionnaire titled “influence of class size and school location on students’ academic achievement in Biology in secondary schools in Ethiope East local Government Area”. Data was analysed with simple percentage, mean and t-test which was adopted to analyse the stipulated research questions and research hypotheses of the study. Based on the findings generated from fieldwork, it was concluded that there is significant relationship between class size and academic achievement in Biology in secondary schools in Ethiope East local Government Area, there is significant relationship between school location and academic achievement in Biology in secondary schools in Ethiope East local Government Area in favour of urban secondary school students, there is significant relationship between availability of school facilities and academic achievement in Biology in secondary schools in Ethiope East local Government Area as well as is significant relationship between learning environment and academic achievement in Biology in secondary schools in Ethiope East local Government Area. From the findings, the following recommendations were made; secondary schools should aim to maintain a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for more personalized attention and effective teaching of Biology, secondary schools in rural areas should receive equal resources and funding as those in urban areas to ensure equal opportunities for Biology students, secondary schools should provide teachers with regular training and workshops to enhance their teaching skills, especially in Biology among others.
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