TEST ANXIETY AS CORRELATES OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CHEMISTRY STUDENTS IN ODEDA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study investigated test anxiety as correlate of academic achievement among senior secondary school chemistry students in Odeda Local Government Area, Ogun State. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design where structured and validated questionnaires were employed for data collection. One hundred (100) Senior Secondary School two (SS2) chemistry students were selected from four (4) secondary schools. Four hypotheses were formulated and tested using linear regression analysis and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study showed that test anxiety is a significant predictor of students' academic achievement in chemistry. Findings also revealed that test anxiety, school location, and school type have significant relative contributions to students’ achievement in chemistry among others. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that all hands should be on deck in ensuring better academic achievement in Chemistry among others.