Effects of Motivation on Test Performance of First Year Covenant University Students
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International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE)
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This study examined the effect of motivation on test performance of first year Covenant University students,
Ota, Ogun State. The study adopted pre-test, post-test experimental design. Data for the study were obtained
from sixty (60) students with age range between 15 and 18 years (average age = 16.5 years). Participants were
randomly assigned to three conditions using independent group design. The independent and dependent
variables were motivation and test performance respectively. The two hypotheses were analysed using Mann-
Whitney U test. The result shows a significant difference between the result of the unrewarded students in the
control group and students rewarded with verbal praise in the experimental group (U = 61.000, N1 = 20, N2 =
20, p < 0.05, one-tailed). There was also a significant difference between the result of the students rewarded with
primary reinforcers and the unrewarded students in the control group (U = 45.000, N1 = 20, N2 = 20, p < 0.05,
one-tailed). This study justifies the importance of motivation on test performance. To improve students’
academic performance, teachers are encouraged to motivate their students.
Key words: Teachers, motivation, test performance, Ota
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LB Theory and practice of education, LB2300 Higher Education