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CORRELATION OF LEARNING MATERIALS AND CLASSROOM ACHIEVEMENT AMONG PUPILS IN THE BASIC EDUCATION YEARS

This study explored the correlation of learning materials and classroom achievement among pupils in the basic education years. In carrying out the study, correlational survey design was adopted. The study was carried out in Akwa Ibom State. The targeted population for the study comprised teachers and pupils in Akwa Ibom State. A stratified sampling technique was used to select 5 teachers and 50 pupils from each of the three senatorial districts of the state which gave a total number of 165 respondents used for the study. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire titled “Learning Materials and Classroom Achievement Questionnaire (LMCAQ)”.  Face and content validation of the instrument was carried out by an expert in test, measurement, and evaluation in order to ensure that the instrument has the accuracy, appropriateness, and completeness for the study under consideration. The reliability coefficient obtained was 0.81, and this was observed high enough to justify the use of the instrument. The researcher subjected the data generated for this study to appropriate statistical technique such descriptive statistics to answer the research questions. The findings from the data analysis revealed that “Textbooks” was the most prominent type of learning material used by the pupils of basic education level in schools in Akwa Ibom State among other available learning materials. The findings also revealed that the enhancement of cognitive development was the highest effect of learning materials on classroom achievement of the children under review. From the findings, the study concluded that learning materials play a pivotal role in enhancing classroom achievement, particularly during the basic education years. One of the recommendations made was that teachers should integrate textbooks, visual aids, and digital resources into their lesson plans to enhance pupils' comprehension and engagement.

Keywords: Learning Materials, Classroom Achievement, Pupils, Basic Education and Akwa Ibom State. 

Dr. Mbuotidem EKENG,
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