The Relationship between Upper Basic Pupils’ Study Habits and Their Academic Performance in English Language

Abstract

The study aimed at investigating the relationship between upper basic pupils’ study habits and their academic performance in English Language in Calabar Education Zone of Cross River State, Nigeria. In order to achieve the objective of this study, three null hypotheses were formulated based on the research questions. Ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. A sample of two hundred (200) respondents was randomly selected from a population of 4,372 pupils in the study area. Data collection instrument was a questionnaire titled Study Habit Questionnaire (SHQ) and achievement test in English language to measure pupil’s performance. The data was further analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Analysis Technique. All the hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The result of the analyses indicated that group reading, individual reading and note taking habit had a significant relationship with pupil’s academic performance in English Language. The null hypotheses were therefore rejected based on the findings. It was therefore recommended that teachers should encourage pupils to study individually or in groups through quiz, debates and taking of notes. Also the government on its part should provide the needed learning facilities that will create room for developing effective study habits.