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Comparative Analysis Between Students Performances in Mathematics and Science
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN STUDENTS PERFORMANCES IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE IN ND1 FINAL
RESULT 2010/2011 ACADEMIC SESSION
(A case study of Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology, Kano)

Olowo Sunday Ezekiel Department of Computer science/ Statistics Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology. Kano.

ABSTRACT
This study examined extends to which comparative analysis between student performances in Mathematics and Science in ND1 final result for 2010/2011 session of Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology Kano. This study sought data from 30 students in ND1 comprises of those department namely; Agricultural Technology, Food Technology and Science Laboratory Technology. using 20 items self constructed validated and reliable questionnaire which was found to be appropriate. The instrument sought information on the teacher’s variable, such as method, attitude, understanding, motivation and student variable such as interest, determination, attitude, influence, environment etc. findings indicate that students background in mathematics and science. Teaching of mathematics with practical approach and student determination and interest found to be best predictor of students performance in Mathematics and Sciences and gender teacher variable did not influence students performance in Mathematics and Science . It was suggested that the teacher variable be improved, determination and interest such subjects by students should be improved, and teaching of mathematics should be made practically oriented rather than abstract in nature.

INTRODUCTION
The importance accorded mathematics in the school curriculum from primary to tertiary school level reflects accurately the vital role played by the subject in



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