The Effects of Socio-Economic Status on Students Achievements in Biology
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Nigeria like any other developing countries has witnessed series of political instability with obvious effect on educational policies at federal, state and local government level. This gradually laid the foundation of fallen standard in education at the primary and secondary level which caused differential academic performance of students. In the quest of finding survival feet, the nation has evolved series of socio-economic and educational measures but these have not improved the socio-economic status of families in the country. It’s within this situation that this study examine the correlates of socio-economic status and students achievement in biology in few selected public and private schools in Ifako-ijaye Local government area of Lagos
A person’s education is closely link to his chances, income, and well being (Battle & Lewis 2002).Therefore it is important to have a clear understanding of what benefits or hinders one educational attainment.
Education is the best legacy a nation can give to her citizens especially the youth. This is because the development of any nation depends largely on the quality of education of such a nation. It is generally believe that the basis of any true development must commence with the development of human resources. Much then is said that formal education remains the vehicle for social-economic development and social mobilization in any society.
Nigeria like any other developing nation has witnessed prolong military rule and civilian administration ,which necessitate the promulgation of decrees ,edicts and laws concerning education practices at federal ,state and local government levels. The inconsistent continuation of government, due to coup detal de-emphasize the continuity in the implementation of educational laws and policies since 1970s till the present time .This gradually laid the foundation of fallen standard at the primary and secondary School level
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Nigeria like any other developing countries has witnessed series of political instability with obvious effect on educational policies at federal, state and local government level. This gradually laid the foundation of fallen standard in education at the primary and secondary level which caused differential academic performance of students. In the quest of finding survival feet, the nation has evolved series of socio-economic and educational measures but these have not improved the socio-economic status of families in the country. It’s within this situation that this study examine the correlates of socio-economic status and students achievement in biology in few selected public and private schools in Ifako-ijaye Local government area of Lagos
A person’s education is closely link to his chances, income, and well being (Battle & Lewis 2002).Therefore it is important to have a clear understanding of what benefits or hinders one educational attainment.
Education is the best legacy a nation can give to her citizens especially the youth. This is because the development of any nation depends largely on the quality of education of such a nation. It is generally believe that the basis of any true development must commence with the development of human resources. Much then is said that formal education remains the vehicle for social-economic development and social mobilization in any society.
Nigeria like any other developing nation has witnessed prolong military rule and civilian administration ,which necessitate the promulgation of decrees ,edicts and laws concerning education practices at federal ,state and local government levels. The inconsistent continuation of government, due to coup detal de-emphasize the continuity in the implementation of educational laws and policies since 1970s till the present time .This gradually laid the foundation of fallen standard at the primary and secondary School level
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