December 2014 Vol. 2 No.12

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Original Research Article

The relationship between continuous assessment and final examination scores; implication for quality teaching

Dr. Fan Akpan Fan*, Dr. Rebecca I. Umaru and Yaro Joseph Bawa

Nasarawa State University

*Corresponding Author's E-mail: akpanfan@yahoo.com

Accepted November 25, 2014

Abstract

The basic aim of this study was to find out whether continuous assessment (CA) had any effect on the final examination scores obtained by the 200 and 300 level students studying social studies in the Faculty of Education, Nasarawa State University. The design employed was causal-comparative in which the variables were correlated to establish the research measure. The sample comprised 260 students (148 at 200 level and 112 at 300). Continuous assessment and final semester examination results were obtained, coded and analyzed using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Analysis (r). The result showed a significant relationship between continuous assessment and the examination scores. This finding had an implication for classroom teaching. The paper therefore recommended that continuous assessments of students should be given a more serious attention by teachers.

Keyword: Correlation, continuous assessment, examination scores, social studies, teaching