Predictive Validity Of Jamb Ume And Post Ume Scores Of Students Final Cumulative Grade Point Average In Selected Universities In South Eastern States, Nigeria :- U.N Akanwa

Abstract The study examined the predictive validity of the JAMB UME and POST UM scores of students on their Final level CGPA in selected Universities in South Eastern States, Nigeria. Two research questions were posed for the study and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted the correlational research design and was carried out in three Universities. The sample of the study was 1,263 students who sat for JAMB UME and POST UME who were part of the cohorts. The data for the study was collected using the Proforma where the researcher copied the students' scores in JAMB, POST UME, (FGPA). The research questions were analysed using the Persons Product Moment Correlation Coefficient while the hypotheses were tested using Simple Linear Regression. There was moderate positive relationship which was significant between the students' scores in JAMB UM£ and their Final level CGPA, as there was a high positive relationship which was significant between the student's scores in Post UM£ and their Final level CGPA. The students' scores in JAMB UME and POST UTME significantly predicted their final CGPA. Based on the findings, the study recommended that JAMB UME should be retained as one of the selection modes but the Post UME Screening should be continued as a means of further screening to ensure that better qualified candidates are admitted, JAMB should ensure that all factors which lowers credibility of UM£ are properly addressed and JAMB Post UME should be retained and the Universities should ensure its credibility