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Item Spatial and numerical abilities as correlates of academic achievement in economics(International Centre for Educational Evaluation, Nigeria Institute of Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, 2023-08) Adewale, R. T.; Babatunde, E. O.The school system's primary concern and essential function are improving students' academic performance and producing a pool of skilled human resources to help grow and develop a nation. Despite how vital economics is to society, several factors determine students' choices and interests, among which spatial and numerical abilities are significant. This has led to students‟ inability to cope with real-life situations, self-independent, and basic entrepreneurial skills. The paper examined spatial and numerical abilities as correlates of academic achievement in Economics. Four research questions guided the study with three instruments to collect data analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and regression analysis at a 0.05 significance level. The results revealed that the mean of all items is higher than the criterion mean of 0.50. Students had a high level of spatial ability (0.50 < 0.91), but performance in numerical ability was poor (0.50 > 0.43). The relationship between the independent variable revealed a significant positive relationship (r= 0.17, p<0.05(0.00)). There was a significant effect of independent variables on the dependent variable (F(2,997)= 41.093; p<0.05(0.000)). Teachers should be trained on how to incorporate spatial ability in economics classesItem Influence of emotional intensity and leadership traits on social competency of senior secondary school teachers in Oyo State(Institute of Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, 2021-01) Babatunde, E. O.Todays school is often a complex social environment of confrontation, miscommunication, manipulation, hostility, and conflict. So much of what takes place in virtually in all schools is grounded in the interrelationships of students and teachers but it seems that most relationships in our schools have problems. Therefore, this study investigated the influence of emotional intensity and leadership traits on social competency of senior secondary school teachers in Oyo State, Nigeria. Three hypotheses was formulated and tested in the study. The population consists of all senior secondary school teachers from where a sample of six hundred and thirty was purposively and randomly selected. Emotional Intensity Scale (r = 0.83), Leadership Traits Scale (r = 0.81) and Social Competency Scale (r = 0.80) was adapted to collect data. Pearson Moment Product Correlation and Regression was used in the analysis. Result shows that there is significant correlation between emotional intensity and social competency of senior secondary school teachers in Oyo State (r = 0.165, p < 0.05). Equally, a significant correlation exist between leadership traits and social competency (r = 0.116, p < 0.05). Moreover, the predictor variables, emotional intensity and leadership traits are also significant in predicting social competency (F = 13.041; df (2,627); P < 0.05) while the t-value of both ((3 = 0.164, t{627)= 4.226; P < 0.05); (P = 0.093, t(547)= 2.389; P < 0.05) strongly influence social competency of senior secondary school teachers in Oyo State. To cope with emotional demands, teachers require good emotional intensity as well as effective social competence as a leader. It is therefore recommended that school teachers should manage their emotions effectively for learning to take place.Item Evaluation of teachers and students perception of problems encountered in biology laboratory class in senior secondary schools in Nigeria(Department of Educational Management, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, 2016-06) Babatunde, E. O.Science innovations and their uses in economic, industry, communication, agriculture and medicine have reconstructed the lives, attitude and habit of most mankind during the last century. In this scientific and technological age, no citizen can function effectively without basic scientific literacy and. elementary skills .as health of millions of people in Nigeria depends on medical practitioners who use their knowledge and attitude derived from the study of practical biology to save the lives of people suffering from diseases. Despite the importance of practical oriented subjects, little efforts had been made by researchers to evaluate the problems associated with teachers and students perception of practical biology in secondary schools. This study evaluated teachers and students perception of problems encountered in practical biology in senior secondary schools in Nigeria. Three hypotheses are formulated, and tested in the study. This is survey research. Fifty teachers and two hundred students are involved in the study. Two instruments: Teachers Problems Perception of Practical Biology Questionnaire and Students. Problem Perception of Practical Biology Questionnaire, with reliability coefficient of 0.96 and 0:89 respectively. Data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics at p<0.05 level of significance. Result revealed a significant difference in the perception of problems encountered in Practical Biology by male and female students ((t=~2.179, df = 198, P<.05) but there was no significant difference between male and female teachers' perception of problems encountered in practical Biology ((t=0.723, df = 48, P>.05). Moreover, the result shows a significant difference in the perception of problems encountered in practical Biology by both teachers and students (t= 9.052, df = 248; P< 0.05} but no significant relationships between teachers' and students' perception of problems encountered in practical Biology (r=-0.031, P>0.05). It is recommended that each period of Biology class should be doubled to facilitate teaching-learning in theory and practical while seminars and workshop should be regularly organized for teachers to build their capacity.