ABSTRACT
The purpose of the study is to find out the relationship between continuous assessment and their final performance in Economics. The sample for the study consists of 100 students who were randomly selected from five stratified mixed and public secondary schools. The records of the students on continuous assessment and junior schools certificate examination results in social studies were collected from the continuous assessment division of the ministry of education and schools principals, respectively was used for the data analysis. Results showed that there are positive and significant relationship between continuous assessment and the junior school certificate examination results on the basis of gender ownership of school types. One of the major recommendation is that the school authority should provide conducive environment for students learning to improve their continuous assessment and academic performance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv
Abstract vii
Table of Contents viii
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 4
Purpose of the Study 5
Significance of the Study 6
Scope of the Study 7
The Study Area 8
Definition of Terms 8
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Structure of continuous Assessment C.A 10
Factors affecting students Performance 13
Relationship between C.A and SSCE Examination 18
Learning of Economics in Secondary School 22
Means of facilitating learning of Economics 24
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODS
Research Design 27
Population 28
Sample and sampling Technique 28
Instrumentation 30
Validity of the Instrument 31
Reliability of the Instrument 32
Administration of the Instrument 33
Data Analysis 33
CHAPTER FOUR: RESULT AND DISCUSSION
Presentation of Results 34
Discussion of Results 42
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATION
Summary 46
Conclusion 47
Recommendation 49
Suggestion for further studies 51
References 52