Interest and Text Anxiety as Correlate of Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Chemistry in Ogidi Education Zone

2026-02-11T07:44:01+00:00

The study examines interest and test anxiety as correlates of secondary school students’ academic achievement in chemistry in Ogidi Education Zone. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. A correlational research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study consisted of all the 1,754 senior secondary school two (SS2) chemistry students in the 40 public secondary school in Ogidi education zone in Anambra state. 375 SS 2 chemistry students were sampled using multi-stage sampling procedures. Chemistry Interest Scale (CIS), Chemistry Text Anxiety Assessment inventory (CTAAI) and the 2023/2024 SS2 cumulative examination results in Chemistry were used for data collection. The instruments were validated. The reliability of the instruments was established using Cronbach Alpha with coefficients of 0.87 for CIS and 0.83 for CTAAI. Pearson Product Moment Correlation was employed for analysis of the data collected using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS, version 25). The findings of the study showed a moderate positive relationship (r = 0.413) between interest scores and academic achievement scores of secondary school students in Chemistry. It equally revealed that the relationship between test anxiety scores and academic achievement scores of secondary school students in Chemistry in Ogidi Education Zone is a moderate negative relationship (r= -0.513). This means that students with higher test anxiety tend to perform less well academically in Chemistry, while students with lower test anxiety generally perform better. Based on the findings it was recommended amongst others that teachers should incorporate student-centered instructional methods, such as inquiry-based learning, problem-solving approaches, and hands-on laboratory activities, to spark students' interest in Chemistry. Schools should organize workshops and training sessions aimed at helping students manage test anxiety. Techniques such as mindfulness, relaxation exercises, and effective study habits should be taught to equip students with skills to handle the pressure of assessments and examinations effectively

Spatial Resilience and Institutional Adaptation: Assessing the Role of Local Inter-Faith Forums in Regional Social Stability

2026-06-23T04:06:42+00:00

Urban and regional planning literature increasingly recognizes that territorial resilience relies not only on physical infrastructure but also on the adaptive capacity of local social institutions. In multi-faith, rapidly urbanizing regions, social friction often exhibits distinct geographical patterns, making institutional spatial awareness critical for maintaining peace. This study evaluates how local inter-faith forums adapt institutionally and spatially to safeguard regional social stability. Utilizing a qualitative research design rooted in Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), data were gathered through semi-structured interviews (n=24) and three Focus Group Discussions with community leaders, regional administrators, and peace advocates. Analyzed via NVivo, the findings reveal that successful conflict mitigation depends on "spatial localization" the ability of formal institutions to deploy informal, localized networks directly into high-friction zones. The study demonstrates that institutional adaptation transforms static bureaucratic organizations into agile, spatially resilient networks capable of neutralizing socioeconomic and territorial disputes before they escalate. These insights provide a scalable collaborative governance framework for territorial planners and public administrators facing complex demographic shifts in emerging economies.

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Interest and Text Anxiety as Correlate of Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Chemistry in Ogidi Education Zone

Spatial Resilience and Institutional Adaptation: Assessing the Role of Local Inter-Faith Forums in Regional Social Stability