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Why Nigerian Secondary School Geography students perform poorly in external examinations: synthesis of WAEC Chief Examiners’ Reports of a decade

Article scientifique 2020 Anglais

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Abstract The perpetual decline of students’ performance in WASSCE Geography is an utmost concern, given the present advantages and prospects of the study of Geography. This study undertakes a qualitative analysis of all WAEC Chief examiners’ report from 2008 to 2018 to extract vital information on why Nigerian students perform poorly in Geography, using the grounded theory methodology. RQDA was used for data analyses. Poor map work, inadequate preparation and scanty explanation of points were identified. Ideal Geography teachers ought to be multiplied in schools, with provision of relevant and current instructional resources, and the application of student-centered teaching strategies.

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Eze, E. (2020). Why Nigerian Secondary School Geography students perform poorly in external examinations: synthesis of WAEC Chief Examiners’ Reports of a decade. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-28665/v1

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Emmanuel Eze

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