TY  - JOUR
T1  - Mathematics Achievement, Gender and Location as
Predictors of Economics Achievement in Nigeria
AU - C. Onuoha, Joseph AU - Ifelunini, Innocent AU - G. Ezeocha, Ihechi AU - Agah, John 
JO  - International Business Management
VL  - 11
IS  - 5
SP  - 1105
EP  - 1111
PY  - 2017
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1993-5250
DO  - ibm.2017.1105.1111
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=ibm.2017.1105.1111
KW  - Mathematics achievement
KW  -economics
KW  -gender
KW  -location
KW  -data generated
AB  - 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.
ER  -