Effects of Entry Mode on Mathematics Education Students’ Academic Performance and Retention

Dharriyat Salami, Barikisu Bello, Saratu Ibrahim

Abstract


This study investigated the effects of entry mode on mathematics education student’s academic performance and retention of mathematics education students in Kogi State University, Anyigba. This study employed the use of ex-post facto research design. 152 subjects were sampled out of 578 population. The research questions were answered using descriptive statistics while the research hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance with the use of Independent t-test statistics as well as analysis of variance and 2-way ANOVA. The result of the finding showed that students who enter the university through direct entry perform higher than their counterparts who enter the university through jamb. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that jamb should develop a system of continuous assessment through issuing books on their academic intelligence.


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