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On the Strength of Agreement Between Students’ Initial and Final Academic Performances in Nigerian University System
(Mathematical Association of Nigeria, 2015) 4. Banjoko A.W.,; Yahya W.B.; Abiodun H.S.; Adeleke M.O.; Afolayan R.B.; Garba M.K.; Olorede K.O.; Dauda K.A.
This paper examines the strength of agreement between academic performances of students after their first and final years in the University. Academic performances of a total of 886 students that were admitted into various academic programs in the Faculty of Science, University of Ilorin, during the 2008/2009 academic session were followed-up to their year of graduation in 2012. Information on the grade point average (GPA) of students at the end of their first year in 2008, their final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) at the end of their studies in 2012 among others was collected. Results from this study generally showed a strong agreement between students initial and final academic performances in Nigeria University system (p < 0.001). This work will serve as useful counseling guide to prospective admission seekers into the Universities and all the stakeholders at enhancing students academic performances in the University system.