GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

This study investigates the connection between genetic variables and Uyo Metropolis secondary school biology students' academic achievement. In carrying out the research, correlational survey design was adopted. The study was carried out in Uyo Metropolis. The targeted population for the study comprised all biology students in Uyo Metropolis. Simple random sampling technique was used to select a total of 130 respondents used for the study. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire titled “Genetic Factor and Academic Performance Questionnaire (GFAPQ)”.  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 0.88, and this was high enough to justify the use of the instrument. The researcher subjected the data generated for this study to appropriate statistical technique such percentage analysis to answer research questions. The findings of the research revealed that “genetic influences on cognitive abilities” among others is the most prominent effect of genetic factor on academic performance of students in biology and that the extent of the effect was very high. The study concluded that genetic variations contribute to differences in cognitive abilities, memory, and motivation, which are critical for academic success in biology. One of the recommendations made was that schools should consider implementing personalized learning strategies that take into account the genetic predispositions of students.