EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTOR VARIATION ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study examined the effect of environmental factor variation on the academic performance of senior secondary school students in Adamawa State, Nigeria. The study used descriptive survey research design. The population of the study was 295 teachers and 547 students. Descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while School Effect of Environmental Factor Questionnaire (EFQ) was used for data collection. The study revealed that inadequate classroom spaces, poor ventilation and inadequate laboratory affects students’ academic performance. Inadequate provision of instructional, qualified teachers and location of school affected senior secondary school students’ academic performance, attitude and accessibility to learning facilities negatively in Fufore L.G.A., Adamawa State. The study recommended among others that government and other relevant agencies should ensure that educational resources (human and material) are evenly distributed to schools. In addition, learning environment should be made safe for teaching and learning.