Influence of Family Size on Business Studies Students’ Academic Achievement in Junior Secondary School (JSS) in Aba Education Zone

Abstract

<jats:p>The study on the influence of family size on business studies students’ academic achievement in junior secondary school in Aba Education zone of Abia has 2 research questions and 2 hypotheses. The study used mix description. The population of the study was 9,487 while the sample was 382. Instrument for data collection was structured questionnaire and students’ academic achievement record. Test re- test method was used to establish the reliability of the study. Peason product moment correlation was used for data analysis and was tested at 0.05 level of significance. The finding of the study reveals that family size has a significant influence on students’ academic achievement in business studies. Based on the findings of the study recommended that parents plan the number of children for proper monitoring for effective learning and for better academic achievement especially in business studies.</jats:p>