FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH MASS FAILURE OF STUDENTS IN CHEMISTRY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE

MBA, MMESOMA EMMANUELA (2025) FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH MASS FAILURE OF STUDENTS IN CHEMISTRY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE. Other thesis, GODFREY OKOYE UNIVERSITY, ENUGU.

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Abstract

The study was carried out to investigate the factors associated with mass failure of students in chemistry in secondary schools in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. Three research questions guided the study. The study adopted descriptive survey design. The population for the study was 150 chemistry students in both public and private schools in Enugu East. The sample was drawn through stratified random technique from secondary schools in the area. The instrument was a structured questionnaire designed by the researcher which was used for collection of data for the study. The results of the study revealed that there are high extent of student-related factors, infrastructure and resource- related factors as well as societal and economic factors associated with mass failure of students in chemistry in secondary schools in Enugu East. Based on the findings, the researcher recommended that schools should organise regular workshops to train students on the effects of study habits, Government and school management should ensure that all secondary schools have well equipped laboratories and sufficient instructional materials for chemistry education. Finally, parents should be more involved in their children’s academic life by providing support and finance.

Item Type: Thesis (Other)
Subjects: L Education > L Education (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Arts > Faculty of Law > Faculty of Management and Social Sciences > Faculty of Education
Depositing User: Uchenna Eneogwe
Date Deposited: 03 Jun 2026 09:00
Last Modified: 03 Jun 2026 09:00
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/5729

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