INVOLVEMENT OF PARENTS, TEACHERS ASSOCIATION AND PRIMARY FIVE (5) PUPIL'S ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN CALABAR SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA.

This study was designed to examine "involvement of parents, teachers association and primary five (5) pupil's academic achievement in English Language in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria". To achieve the purpose of this study, four research questions and two null hypothesis were posed and formulated respectively to guide this study. Literature review was done based on the variables under study. The design adopted for this study was descriptive survey research design. The population of the study consists of all primary five (5) pupils' parents and teachers in all the public primary schools in Calabar South Local Government Area. There are 2152 parents and teachers in the said population, out of which 100 parents and teachers were sampled using simple random sampling technique. The research instrument used for data collection were the questionnaire titled "Parents, Teachers Association Questionnaire" (PTAQ) of about 20 items and "English Language Achievement" Test (ELAT) of about 20 items which was constructed by the researchers and validated experts. The reliability of the instrument was established using Cronbach Alpha method. The data collection was analyzed using simple percentages while Chi-Square statistics was used to test hypothesis 1.2 and 3 at 0.05 significant level. The instrument was subjected into test-retest approach of about 40 parents and teachers. The reliability co-efficient showed at 0.87 and 0.89 respectively. The findings of the study revealed that PTA involvement in the administration of the school is a strong predictor of the academic achievement of Primary School Pupils. Based on the finding of the study, it was recommended among others that there should regular and effective communication between Parents, Teachers, and the PTA. This can be done through newsletters, Parent-teacher conferences, and online platforms. Active involvement of parents in their child's education promotes higher academic achievement.