• Habu Isah
• Ado NaIya Idris
• Magaji Haladu Idris
• Sani Saleh
• Auwalu Adamu

As one of a series of research with similar purposes in eleven (11) Federal Constituencies in Jigaw State of Nigeria, this study examines the impact of instructional materials and student-teacher ratios (IMSR) on academic achievement for schools in Dutse/Kiyawa Federal Constituency in Jigawa State of Nigeria. Utilizing a range of statistical analyses, the research investigates the correlation between the quality and quantity of instructional resources, teacher accessibility, and student academic outcomes. Descriptive statistics reveal an average of 12.3 instructional materials per school, with the most common teacher qualification being BSc Ed. The mode of IMSR is ‘Medium’, indicating a prevalent standard across schools. Inferential statistics show a significant association between IMSR and academic achievement, with a Chi-square value of 16.4 (p=0.002). A T-test indicates a significant difference in achievement between schools with low and high IMSR (T-value: -3.25, p=0.01). ANOVA and MANOVA results further confirm the significant effects of teacher qualifications and IMSR on academic performance. Factor analysis suggests a strong relationship between instructional materials and academic achievement (Factor loading: 0.72). Regression analysis indicates that IMSR accounts for 68% of the variance in academic achievement (R-squared: 0.68). Additionally, a moderate negative correlation exists between student numbers and achievement (Correlation coefficient: -0.53). The study underscores the need for improved instructional materials and optimized student-teacher ratios to enhance educational outcomes.

educational ratios; instructional material-to-students ratio; statistical tests, students academic achievement

"Analysis of instructional materials to student ratio (IMSR) for schools in Dutse/Kiyawa Federal Constituency in Jigawa State of Nigeria.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no.k468-k476, March-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403A60.pdf

"Analysis of instructional materials to student ratio (IMSR) for schools in Dutse/Kiyawa Federal Constituency in Jigawa State of Nigeria.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no. ppk468-k476, March-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403A60.pdf