Parental Factors as Predictor of Pupils Academic Achievement in Mathematics among Public Primary Schools in Ogun State

Abstract

The goal of provided educational opportunities to learners was to ensure that
they have opportunity to succeed both as as students and member of the
larger community they belonged. Mathematics performance of a student at
school does not depend on attributes like mental and physical capability
alone, but other factors such as family factor must also be put into
consideration, because of the tendency of influencing the performance of
pupils in school subject including Mathematics worldwide. The study
investigated on how family factors could predict Mathematics performance
of pupils in primary schools in Ogun State. The study adopted a descriptive
survey research design. While sample was selected, using purposive sampling
technique to select the sixty six (66) participants. Three research questions
were posted for the study. Data were collected through a structured
questionnaire and analysed using Regression analysis at a 0.05 level of
significance, the findings revealed that parents factors (level of literacy, parental occupation and parental income) can predict (F3,96=1.457;
p<0.05) pupils academic achievement in Mathematics in the study area.
Based on the findings, it is therefore recommended that parents should be
made aware of the heavy influence of how they treat their children in terms
of the parenting style adopted. Parents should also be encouraged to strive
hard in making available the necessary materials needed for their children's
education especially in Mathematics.