ABSTRACT

Abstract

This study examined Content Coverage and Students Attitude as Predictors of Senior Secondary School Academic Achievement in Mathematics. The study adopted a descriptive survey method using simple random sampling technique to select three hundred (300) students from five (5) selected schools in Ijebu – Ode Local Government Ogun State. Questionnaire on (content coverage and student’s attitude) and Mathematics achievement test was used as instrument for collecting data from the respondents. The data was analyzed using Multiple Regression Analysis. Based on the findings, content coverage predicts academic achievement of students in Senior Secondary School Mathematics. Attitude of students predicts academic achievement of Mathematics Students in Senior Secondary School, also content coverage and attitude predict academic achievement of students in senior secondary school Mathematics. On these bases it is recommended that both students, parents, teachers, Government and school management should ensure they all look into the learning process and ensure effective learning.

Keywords: Predictor; Content Coverage; Attitude; Student; Achievement and Mathematics.