Emotional Intelligence as Determinants of Student’s Achievement in Basic Science in Akwa Ibom State North West Senatorial District Nigeria

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The main purpose was to find out the predictive power of emotional intelligence on students’ achievement in Basic Science. two research questions and their corresponding hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The study adopted correlational research design. The population of the study was 23,294 JS2 students from 92 government secondary schools in Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District, The sample size of the study was 1,164 students. Multi-stage sampling technique was used for selection of local governments and schools for the study. Emotional Intelligence Inventory (EII) and Basic Science Achievement Test (BSAT) were used for data collection. Data were subjected to descriptive statistical analysis. Coefficient of determination scores were used to answer the convertible research questions and hypotheses. The results revealed that stress management was more independently, statistically significant on students` achievement with 88.651 predictive value while Self expression was the least independent significant predictor with -2.225 predictive value. It was concluded that the predictive power of Emotional Intelligence on students` achievement in Basic Science was statistically significant with .884 predictive value. Based on the findings, it was recommended that State government should organize seminar and workshop for teachers in Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District to enable them understand the concept of emotional intelligence in order to build their own emotions and that of the students. Also, principals should encourage team work in the school system by involving teachers and students in the decision-making process of the school thereby helping them express their emotions.

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