Teachers-Pupils Ratio and Infrastructural Quality on Universal Basic Education (UBE) Performance in Kaduna State

Abstract

This study assess the Teachers-Pupils Ratio and Infrastructural Quality on Universal Basic Education Performance in Kaduna State. Two research questions and hypotheses were formulated to examine variables such as teachers-pupils’ ratio, Provisions of infrastructural Facilities and UBE Performance in Kaduna State. This section review the related literature from the variables of the research titles: concepts of UBE, Teachers and pupils’ ratio, infrastructural facilities and quality of the available facilities, empirical studies was undertaken by the researchers to review the studies of other experts. Methodology for embarking on the research was presented in the study. The results were organized and presented using frequency tables to provide a clear and comprehensive picture of the findings. Both descriptive and inferential statistical tools were utilized in analysing the data, the results and analysis of the data collected, along with the hypothesis testing were presented. Null hypotheses were tested using the t-test at a 0.05 level of significance. In each case, the calculated t-value was less than the critical t-value. Therefore, all the hypotheses were retained. This indicates that the opinions of teachers and UBE personnel in Kaduna State regarding the research topic do not differ significantly. Hence, the respondents provided relevant and consistent answers. The performance of the UBE programmes in Kaduna State reveals that teachers-pupils ratio and infrastructural facilities are critical factors influencing success of UBE programme. The study identified significant inadequacies, which pose constraints to performance of pupils and teachers’ delivery. To improve performance of UBE programmes, relevant authorities should prioritize providing necessary infrastructure, resources, and qualified manpower were highlighted as recommendation.