School–Related Factors as Predictors of Senior Secondary School Students’ Literature in English Achievement in Ibadan Metropolis

Abstract

This study examined school –related factors (school location, library resources, furniture and
ventilation) as predictors of academic achievement of students in Literature-in-English in
Ibadan Metropolis. The study employed a descriptive research design of survey type. The
research instruments used were School–Related Factors Questionnaire (SRFQ) and
Literature-in-English Achievement Test. The sample consisted of 400 students
proportionately sampled from ten (10) randomly selected senior secondary schools in Ibadan.
Data collected were analyzed using multiple regression analysis. Findings revealed that
school location(B = 4.087; t= 6.507, P>0.05),instructional materials(B = 4.061; t= 5.710,
P<0.05),classroom furniture( ), and appropriate ventilation all had significant relative
contribution to students achievement in Literature in English. The composite influence of the
four factors was also significant. Based on the findings, recommendation were made that
school owners should improve on facilities provided in the schools, Mobile libraries should
also be provided in and around all the local government areas to grant students access to
reading materials.