EXPLORING THE SCHOOL PLANTS MAINTENANCE AND STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN LANGTANG SOUTH LGA PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA
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This study explored the relationship between school plant maintenance and students’ academic achievement in Langtang South Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State, Nigeria. Utilizing an Ex-post facto design to investigate the relationship between school plant maintenance and students' academic achievement in Plateau State, Nigeria, the research focuses on Langtang South public senior secondary schools, encompassing 54 principals, 143 teachers, and 2,423 students across Langtang South Local Government Areas. A sample of 20 principals, 20 teachers, and 60 students from Langtang Government Areas is chosen using multi-stage sampling techniques. Data is collected through two instruments: the School Plant Maintenance Questionnaire (SPMQ) and the Student Academic Achievement Proforma (SAAP). The SPMQ assesses school plant maintenance practices, while the SAAP gathers students' achievement data from WAEC examination results. Instruments are validated through expert review and reliability testing. The study utilizes descriptive statistics and correlation analysis for data analysis. Findings aim to contribute to understanding the impact of school infrastructure maintenance on students' academic achievement, with implications for educational policy and practice.
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