GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

ABSTRACTS

Study habits is how one studies. That is, the habits which students form during their school years. Without good study habits, a student cannot succeed. Thus, this study strategically assessed the impact of study habits on secondary school students’ academic performance in biology in United Kingdom. The study was guided by one null hypothesis. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design as its plan. The sample of the study constituted of 1050 senior secondary school students drawn from the United Kingdom. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire. Chi-square was used for data analysis. The finding of the study revealed that there is significant relationship between study habits and students’ academic performance. It was recommended that teachers and school guidance counselors should collaboratively guide students on how to develop good study habits; thereby enhancing their academic success.

KEYWORDS: Study habits, biology, impact and academic performance.