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Comparative analysis of students’ achievement in senior school certificate further mathematics examinations in kwara state, Nigeria (2007-2016): Implication for stakeholders in education Olarewaju Adijat Omoladun; Abdulrauf Tosho; Yusuf Suleiman; Muraina Kamilu Olanrewaju
Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn) Vol 13, No 3: August 2019
Publisher : Intelektual Pustaka Media Utama

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This study explored the trends in students’ achievement in Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) in Further Mathematics in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive research design of ex-post factor type. The sample comprised all Further Mathematics students in 79 public senior secondary schools with 3 Local Government Areas in Kwara State. Two research questions were raised and answered in the study. Frequency count, Percentage and Autoregressive (AR) processes for modelling of time series analyses were used to analyse the data. The results revealed that the trend of students’ achievement in WASSCE Further Mathematics from 2007 to 2016 was stochastic with random walk steadily progressive and percentage of the students obtained credit ranged from 23.0 to 77.3; pass ranged from 18.2 to 72.2 and fail ranged from 0.0 to 25.8. It was recommended among others that stakeholders in education should improve the quest for scientific literacy particularly for science-based subjects and further Mathematics curriculum should be all inclusive and non-discriminating to allow development of problem solving ability. 
Impact of Entrepreneurship Course on Entrepreneurial Intention among Undergraduate Students of Al-Hikmah University, Kwara State, Nigeria Jimoh Abdulrasheed; Yusuf Suleiman; Bolaji Hameed Olalekan
Asian Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Volume 04, Issue 01, January 2019
Publisher : UII

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Unemployment has become one of the most newsworthy concerns in Nigeria. It has reached a level in which graduates of higher institutions have to normally wait for a long time before getting a job. Hence, the importance of entrepreneurship in terms of job creation and economic growth cannot be overemphasized. This research therefore examined the impact of entrepreneurship course on entrepreneurial intention among undergraduate students of Al-Hikmah University, Kwara State, Nigeria. The population of the study consists of 2800 while quota, simple random and convenience sampling techniques were used to 338 students from seven faculties. Instrument titled “Entrepreneurship Course and Entrepreneurial Intention Questionnaire (ECEIQ)” was used to elicit data from the respondents while Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyse the data. Findings revealed that the teaching of entrepreneurship course significantly impact on student's knowledge and their entrepreneurial intention to start-up business. Findings also indicate perceived challenge which include poor state of infrastructure (electricity, road etc.) and lack of fund dampen students’ spirit of becoming an entrepreneur. Also, availability of infrastructure and fund are students’ perceived solutions to the challenges of becoming an entrepreneur. In view of the findings, this study therefore recommends that university should device a strategy to assist the students that indicate intention to start enterprise while in school and after graduation. Lastly, stakeholders in education should assist the university in providing equipment and funds for the advancement of entrepreneurship.    
Influence of Extracurricular Services on Students’ Academic Achievement in Secondary Schools in Kwara State: A Qualitative Approach Yusuf Suleiman; Zahyah Hanafi; Thanslikan Muhajir
Indonesian Journal on Learning and Advanced Education (IJOLAE) Vol 1, No. 2, July 2019
Publisher : Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia

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Extracurricular services are regarded as essential services in school system. Studies suggest that access to the services lead to students’ academic success. Literature shows that the use of qualitative approach to investigate extracurricular services is limited. In view of the foregoing, this study examined the perceived influence of extracurricular services on students’ academic achievement in secondary schools. Twenty (20) principals were selected from the three senatorial districts of Kwara State using stratified, purposive and convenience sampling techniques. Instruments used include interview and observation methods to collect relevant data from the participants. Specifically, observation method was used to complement findings from interview. Our findings reveal that extracurricular services influenced students’ academic achievement. Also, our findings revealed that inadequate availability of extracurricular facilities and personnel are the factors militating against effective provision of extracurricular services. The study recommends that adequate extracurricular facilities (football pitch, volleyball court, hall for social activities, etc.) should be available in schools. Lastly, adequate extracurricular services personnel should be deployed to schools to ensure active participation of students in various activities.