Non-Linguistic Variables as Predictors of Students Performance in French Language in Calabar Education Zone, Cross River State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study aimed at examining non-linguistic variables as predictors of students’ performance in French language in Calabar education zone of Cross River State, Nigeria. Two sub-variables: school supportiveness and home supportiveness were used to formulate the hypotheses for the study. Survey research design was adopted for the study while the simple random, proportionate and purposive sampling techniques were used to select 288 junior secondary school three students from 7 public secondary schools in the zone. Non-linguistic variables questionnaire (NLVQ) and French language Performance Test (PLLT) were the instruments used for data collection. The simple linear regression was the statistical technique adopted to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed that school supportiveness can significantly predict students’ performance in French language while home supportiveness did not predict performance in French language. From the findings of the study, conclusion was drawn and recommendation proffered.

Keywords: Calabar education zone, non-linguistic variables, school supportiveness, home supportiveness

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/10-8-04

Publication date:March 31^st 2019