Effects of Motivation on Test Performance of First Year Covenant University Students

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dc.creatorAdekeye, Olujide A, Aremu, Oluyori, Ademuwagun, Olufunke E
dc.date2012
dc.date.accessioned2025-03-26T11:50:49Z
dc.descriptionThis 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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dc.identifierhttp://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/921/
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/handle/123456789/31159
dc.languageen
dc.publisherInternational Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE)
dc.subjectLB Theory and practice of education, LB2300 Higher Education
dc.titleEffects of Motivation on Test Performance of First Year Covenant University Students
dc.typeArticle

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