Teacher-Pupil-Relationship as Correlates of Pupils’ Academic Pertformance in Numeracy in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State

Abstract

The study investigated teacher-pupil-relationship as correlate of pupils’ academic performance in Numeracy in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The designed questionnaire and pro forma achievement test were used for the purpose of this study. The questionnaire tagged Teachers- pupils -relationship Questionnaire (TQ). The face and content validity of the instruments were given by experts in the field of early childhood and primary education. Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) was used to determine reliability co-efficient which was (r=.79). The findings revealed that the level of teacher-pupils-relationship in Moro Local Government of Kwara State was high (Mean=3.14). It was concluded that, there was no significant relationship between teacher-pupil-relationship and pupils’ academic performance. It was recommended that Intensive efforts should be made by all relevant stakeholders to work towards improving the existing relationships between students and teachers. Keywords: Teachers-Pupils-Relationship and Academic Performance