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SSCE and UTME as Correlates of Undergraduate Students’ Academic Achievement in Mathematics

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  • Ituma, Samuel Chukwuma

    (Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka)

  • Nwoye, Mercy Ngozi

    (Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka)

  • Ugwuanyi, Chika Charity

    (Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka)

  • Basil C.E. Oguguo

    (Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka)

  • Ukwueze, Timothy Chinedu

    (Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka)

Abstract

This study determined students’ SSCE grades and UTME scores in Mathematics as correlates of the first year mean achievement scores of the students in undergraduate Mathematics. The study used correlational research design. It was carried out in Ebonyi State and was guided by three research questions, and three hypotheses. The study used a sample of 120 students out of the population of 146 students drawn from the 2014/2015, 2015/2016, and 2016/2017 academic sessions in both the Pure and Applied Mathematics and Mathematics Education courses using both purposive sampling and proportionate random sampling techniques. The data were collected using the researcher-made instrument which was face validated by three specialists in Measurement and Evaluation and one in Mathematics Education. The data were analysed using Multiple Linear Regression. The findings of the study showed a low positive relationship between students’ SSCE grades and the students’ achievement; and a moderate positive relationship between students’ UTME scores and the first year mean achievement scores.

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  • Ituma, Samuel Chukwuma & Nwoye, Mercy Ngozi & Ugwuanyi, Chika Charity & Basil C.E. Oguguo & Ukwueze, Timothy Chinedu, 2025. "SSCE and UTME as Correlates of Undergraduate Students’ Academic Achievement in Mathematics," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), vol. 10(1), pages 543-551, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjf:journl:v:10:y:2025:i:1:p:543-551
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