Comparative Analysis of Cognitive Competence  Among Pupils and Students in Abia State, Nigeria

Ngwoke; Dominic U; Eskay; Micheal; Iheakaghichi; Olileanya  Iyke; Obikwelu; Chizoba Lauretta; Ngwoke; Anthonia  Nwakego

Volume : III, Issue : IX, September - 2013

Comparative Analysis of Cognitive Competence Among Pupils and Students in Abia State, Nigeria

Ngwoke, Dominic U, Eskay, Micheal, Iheakaghichi, Olileanya Iyke, Obikwelu, Chizoba Lauretta, Ngwoke, Anthonia Nwakego

Abstract :

This study determined the cognitive competence of pupils and students in Abia State, Nigeria. Cross–sectional developmental survey was the design used for the study. The sample consisted of 360 pupils and students from primary five, JS II and SS II. The instrument used for data collection was a researcher–developed Cognitive Competence Test (CCT). Means and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while ANOVA was used to test the null hypotheses. The result of the study showed that cognitive competence did not continue to increase steadily with higher levels in education or class. Gender had no significant influence in predicting cognitive competence of pupils and students in Abia State.