Self-Perception and Expression as Predictors of Students’ Achievement in Basic Science in Akwa Ibom State North West Senatorial District, Nigeria
Keywords:
Basic-Science and students’ achievement, Self-perception and ExpressionAbstract
This study investigates the predictive powers of self-perception and expression on students’
achievement in Basic Science. The study adopted a correlational research design. The population
consisted of 23,294 JS2 students from 92 government secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State North
West (Ikot Ekpene) Senatorial District. A multistage sampling technique was used in selecting 1,164
students from the schools in the local government areas. Self-perception and Expression Inventory
(SEI) and Basic Science Achievement Test (BSAT) were instruments for the data collection. The
coefficient of determination scores was the model to test the convertible research hypotheses. The
results revealed that self-expression was more independent and statistically significant on students`
achievement. Self-perception was the last independent predictor with a -2.217 predictive value.
However, the joint predictive power of the domains of self-perception and expression on students`
achievement in Basic Science was statistically significant with .884 predictive values. Based on the
findings, the State government should organize seminars and workshops for teachers in Ikot Ekpene
Senatorial District to enable them to understand students’ self-perception and expression to build
their emotions and that of the students. Also, the principals should encourage teamwork in the
school system by considering the teachers and the students in the decision-making of the school to
enable them to express their emotions.
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