International Business Management
ISSN: OnlineISSN: Print 1993-5250
Abstract
The study investigated mathematics achievement, gender and location as predictors of economics achievement in senior secondary schools in Nsukka local government of Enugu state. The population comprises of economics students that sat for WAEC within the stipulated period of study (2008-2013). The sample consists of 5410 economics students randomly selected from five schools within the study area. The data generated was analysed using ordered probit regression. The findings of the study revealed that there is a significant relationship existing between mathematics knowledge and achievement in economics. It also showed that location is a significant factor affecting student’s achievement in economics. The study recommended that economics teachers should be equipped with necessary skills to handle the mathematical aspects of economics.
How to cite this article:
Joseph C. Onuoha, Innocent Ifelunini, Ihechi G. Ezeocha and John Agah. Mathematics Achievement, Gender and Location as
Predictors of Economics Achievement in Nigeria.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/ibm.2017.1105.1111
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1993-5250/ibm.2017.1105.1111