CORRELATIONAL ANALYSIS BETWEEN PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN SCIENCE SUBJECTS AMONG STUDENTS IN FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, YOLA

Ahmed SaiduGatugel

Department of General Studies

School of General Education, Federal College of Education, Yola

ABSTRACT

This study carried out an correlational analysis between proficiency in English and students performance in science subjects among FCE Yola students. The study was based on survey research design. The study area was Federal College of Education, Yola. The study sampled 160 NCE II science students in 2018/2019 academic season. Thus, the students were sampled at rate of 40 students from Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics department respectively. The study was based on performance of students in their core course subjects, and their proficiency in English language for 2018/2019 academic season.  The data collected were analysed using Pearson product moment correlation (PPMC) at 0.05 significant level. The study found a strong relationship between English language proficiency of students and their academic performance in mathematics, chemistry, biology and physics respectively. The study concluded that the initial assumption that science students require little English language is not hold. Therefore, the study recommended for making English language a requirement for admission in science courses as well as introduction of special purpose English for science students.

Keywords: Proficiency in English, Students’ Performance, Science Subjects,