EKSU Journal of the Management Scientists

Family Structure as Predictor of Pupils’ Attitude and Performance in Mathematics in Ondo State, Nigeria

Abstract

Poor attitude and achievement in Mathematics has been consistently established among primary school pupils in Nigeria. Previous studies explored contribution of various factors to the problem to predict pupils’ attitude to and achievement in Mathematics. This study therefore was conducted to examine the family structure to pupils’ attitude and achievement in mathematics in Ondo State.  A survey research design was adopted. Three public primary schools were selected purposively from nine LGAs. Thirty (30) pupils were randomly selected from each school. Three instruments used for this research were family structure questionnaire, pupils’ attitude questionnaire and achievement test. Data was analysed using percentage and One-Way ANOVA. The study concluded that family structure play significant roles in pupils’ attitude to and achievement in Mathematics. Recommendations were made that, parents and other adults should be sensitised on how they can effectively support pupils towards improved attitude and achievement in Mathematics.