ASSESSMENT ON THE IMPACT OF DISCIPLINE ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ IN GANJUWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT, BAUCHI STATE

Abstract

This study examines the assessment on the impact of discipline on academic achievement of secondary school students’ in Ganjuwa Local Government, Bauchi state. The purpose of the study is to ascertain how much discipline and respond to the student in the classroom, the free time to have friendly conservation with their students. The study adopted survey research design and three research questions were raised. The population of the study consists of SS II Senior Secondary School Students in Ganjuwa Local Government of Bauchi state with the total population of two thousand three hundred and fifty-seven students from the five selected schools. The sample size of one fifty students was selected through simple random sampling techniques. Questionnaire was developed and utilized by the researchers for data collection. The data analyses were done using mean scores. Findings made in the study includes that, schools should strive to create a positive and conducive learning environment where discipline is upheld and respected. The researchers recommended that, secondary schools should implement comprehensive disciplinary policies and procedures that emphasize proactive approaches to fostering positive behavior and student engagement.