Study of Academic Self Concept in Relation to Mathematics Academic Achievement of Senior Secondary School Students

Abstract

This study examines academic self-concept as it correlates to Mathematics achievement among Senior Secondary School students in Edo State. The purpose of the study is to explore the relationship between academic self-concept as correlates of achievement in mathematics among senior secondary school students in Edo State. The study adopted a correlation research design. The study sample consists of 698 students who were randomly sampled from the population of 27,937 students in pubic senior secondary school students’ in Edo Sate. Both the independent and dependent variables were measured with relevant standardized instruments.  To guide the study, three research questions and a hypothesis were raised and formulated.  Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and pearson r correlation coefficient statistical techniques. The results showed that academic self-concept positively and significantly predicted students’ academic achievement in Mathematics. In terms of the magnitude of contribution, academic self-concept made a significant contribution to academic achievement. On the basis of the findings, it was recommended among others that academic self-concept should be enhanced using appropriate counselling strategies. Teachers and counselors should be supported to enable them help students improve on their academic achievement in Mathematics.