An Analysis of the Relationship Between Class Size and Academic Performance of Student

Abstract Of An Analysis of the Relationship Between Class Size and Academic Performance of Student

The study looked at the class size as it relates to academic performance of students in Ojo Local Government of Lagos State Nigeria. The study population was total number of students in all secondary schools in both public and private secondary schools in the LGA of the state while a study size of 100 respondent was randomly selected from the 4 schools in Ojo Local Government of Lagos State. One validated instrument Students’ Class Size Questionnaire (SCSQ) was used for data collection. Three hypothesis was formulated and answered. Data were analysed using simple percentage. The result showed that there was significant difference in the academic achievement of students in small and large classes from private schools. There was also significant difference between performances of students from public large and small classes. It was recommended that policy makers and government should ensure thatmore classrooms are built and number of students in a class should not be more than 30. The Parent TeacherAssociation (PTA), philanthropist and other charitable organizations are also implored to compliment the effort ofthe government to boost the performance of students in SSCE by building more class rooms and buildings.