ABSTRACT

This study examines the effect of students participation in social and religious activities on acadeinic performance which could be used to enhance students performance in higher in situation. The stu dents exam med were that of 300 level and above  Using the Situp Ic Sampling 'Technique 31% of the total N units was randomly selected with the tab he of ran doin numbers. A cross tabulation of the differentials in the acadeni ic p erforni an cc according to the tim e spent by stu dents per week and background characteristics exam Limited was observed. To sharpen the cross tabulation of the differentials in the academic performance. Two Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was conducted. The result of the analysis obtained shows that there is no significant difference between the aitimber of hours students spend on approved or authorised social and religions activities and their academic performance.

LIST OF TABLES

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2.1 Distribution Of Respondents According To Their Back Ground

Characteristics.... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 29-30

2.2 Level Of Participation Of Respondent On Social And

Religious Activities ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 34-34

3.1 Distribution Of Students According To Level Of Study And

Cumulative Grade Point Average.... ... ... ... ... 37-37

3.2 Differentials In Acadeiiiic 1'erforniaiice ... ... 46-48

3.3a Aitova Table: Levels Of Study... ... ... ... ... 43-43

3.3b Anova Table: Sex; 300 Level... ... ... ... ... 44-44

3.3c Aiiova Table: Sex; 400 Level... ... ... ... ... 44-44

3.3d Anova 'fable: Sex; 500 Level... .., ... ... ... 45-45