IJO - International Journal of Educational Research (E.ISSN: 2805-413X) (P.ISSN: 2536-6696)

TEST ANXIETY AND PREVIOUS EXAMINATION SCORES AS PREDICTORS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ TENDENCY TO CHEAT IN CHEMISTRY EXAMINATIONS IN LAGOS STATE

Maureen Chikanma Aham, Ngozi Nwabugo Agu, Ifeoma Clementina Metu — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 09:57:49 +0000

This study examined test anxiety and previous examination scores as predictors of secondary school student’s tendency to cheat in chemistry examinations. Three research questions guided the study. Three hypothesis were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The research design adopted in this study was multiple correlational research design. The study was carried out in senior secondary schools in Ojo Local Government Area in Lagos State Nigeria. Two instruments titled Test Anxiety Questionnaire (TAQ) and Students Tendency to Cheat Questionnaire (STCQ) were adapted and used for data collection. The instruments were validated by three experts. The internal consistency of the items in the TAQ and STCQ were determined using Cronbach alpha statistics with coefficients of .80 and .79 respectively. The population of the Study was 4024 senior secondary school two (SS2) students in the thirteen (13) secondary schools in Ojo Local Government Area in Lagos State Nigeria. Proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used and the sample size consisted of 2150 senior secondary two (SS2) Chemistry students. Multiple regression statistical analysis was used to analyze data. The result revealed that test anxiety was a significant predictor of Secondary school students tendency to cheat in examination (β=0.35, p< 0.001).The results also indicated that both test anxiety and previous examination scores significantly predicted Secondary school students' tendency to cheat in chemistry examinations, with test anxiety playing a slightly stronger role. It was recommended among others that educators should receive professional development on identifying and addressing test anxiety and provide additional academic support to students who struggle with their academics.

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BATWANA TUPI MARTIN — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 10:15:51 +0000

This study investigates the risks faced by populations occupying unsuitable areas, particularly riverbanks, which naturally serve as flood expansion zones. Their subdivision directly exposes residents and dwellings to recurrent flooding, posing significant threats to both communities and the environment.

A mixed methodological approach was employed. Comparative analysis identified cases of landslides, housing destruction, waterborne diseases, and drownings across several urban districts. Analytical and descriptive methods were used to interpret field data and document observed events. Data collection relied on direct field observation, documentary review, and discussions. A drone was used to capture imagery of landslide-affected areas, while QGIS supported spatial mapping.

Findings reveal recurrent landslides, housing destruction, and waterborne diseases, confirming the major risks linked to unplanned occupation of flood-prone zones. Literature reviewed corroborates these results, validating the research hypothesis.

SUBJECT: PERCEPTION OF PARENTS OF STUDENTS ON SCHOOL-FAMILY RELATIONSHIP IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF THE PROVINCIAL SUB-DIVISION OF MAHAGI 2 OF EPST/ITURI 3

Upio Aluma Bienvenu — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 10:22:34 +0000

This work aimed to assess parent’s perceptions of the school-family relationship, identify favorable and unfavorable attitudes to collaboration between school and family and propose strategies for improving the school-family relationship in secondary schools of the Mahagi 2 provincial sub-division of EPST ITURI3.

To do this, an interview was conducted with a homogenization sample of 75 parents of secondary schools in the provincial sub-division of Mahagi 2.

The results show that parents of secondary school students in the provincial sub-division of Mahagi 2 of EPST ITURI3 have a negative perception of the school-family relationship due to poor collaboration. These subjects listed the favorable and unfavorable attitudes to school-family collaboration in the secondary schools of the provincial sub-division of Mahagi 2 of the EPST ITURI3. Strategies to improve the school-family relationship were proposed.