FACTORS AFFECTING STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN COMPUTER EDUCATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN AGUATA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to identify the factors that affect students’ achievement in computer education in secondary schools in Aguata Local Government Area. Out of six hundred students that are offering computer education in Aguata Local Government Area, 200 students were selected using random sampling technique to serve as the sample for the study. Structured questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Mean and standard deviation were employed for data analysis. The major findings are that lack of computer system for teaching computer in school, in adequate training and experience of the teachers affect students achievement, government fund computer education adequately in secondary schools in Aguata Local Government Area. Based on the above findings the recommendation is that adequate training should be given to the computer teachers in secondary schools in Aguata Local Government Area and suggestion is that other researchers on this topic should endeavour to carry out this study to a greater number of local governments.