An Investigation Into The Causes Of Poor Performance Among Students In Selected Secondary Schools In Billiri L.g. A. Of Gombe State

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1     BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY             The differential scholastic achievement of students in Nigeria has been and is still of concern and research to educators, government and parents. This is so because of the great importance that education has on the national development of the country. All over the country, there is a consensus of union about the fallen standard of education in Nigeria (Adebule, 2004). Parents and government in total agreement that their huge investment on education is not yielding the desired dividend. Teachers also complain of student's low…