Impact of Performance Assessment on Ssii Students’ Interest and Academic Achievement in Physics, Chemistry and Biology In Katsina State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study examined the impact of performance assessment on students' interest and academic achievement in physics, chemistry, and biology in Katsina State, Nigeria. The study included six (6) Government Secondary Schools in Katsina State, with a total of 180 respondents. About 100 students were chosen through simple random sampling. Data was collected using a self-designed questionnaire called Students' Interest and Academic Achievement in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology Questionnaire Test (SIAAPCBQT) with a reliability coefficient of 0.85 Cronbach alpha. Inferential statistics such as T-test and simple regression were used to analyze the data for significant impacts of performance assessment on interest. The results showed that students' interest in science subjects has a noticeably positive impact on their academic achievement. The study recommended providing new science textbooks and modern equipment in schools, as well as maintaining interactive assessment methods to promote students' interest and improve academic achievements.