Title: Influence Of Home And School Variables On Lower Primary School Pupils' Academic Performance In Social Studies In Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
Authors: Muraina Olugbenga OMIYEFA, Ph.D & Rachael Olubukola OYETUNDE
Volume: 10
Issue: 4
Pages: 68-75
Publication Date: 2026/04/28
Abstract:
One of the challenges in classroom settings is how to improve academic performance. The study therefore examined influence of home and school variables on academic performance of lower primary pupils in Social Studies in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. The research utilized descriptive survey research design of correlation type. The population for study comprised all lower primary pupils in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The sample 200 pupils from lower primary schools in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Three research instruments namely; Home Variables Questionnaire (r - 0.83), School Variables Questionnaire (r - 0.83) and Pupils' Performance Record (PPR) were used to collect data from the study. Regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses at a 0.05 alpha level. The findings showed that there was no significant influence of home variables on lower primary school pupils' academic performance in Social Studies in Ile-Ife. (F=1.413; p > 0.05). There was significant influence of school variables on lower primary school pupils' academic performance in Social Studies. (F = 1.702; p < 0.05). Results also showed that there was significant combined influence of home and school variables on lower primary school pupils' academic performance in Social Studies in Ile-Ife (F = 8.875; p < 0.05). Based on the findings, the study recommended among others that the home and school should further be empowered to improve the academic performance of pupils in Social Studies.