INFLUENCE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION ON BASIC SCIENCE STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ATTITUDE IN KADUNA SOUTH EDUCATIONAL ZONE, KADUNA STATE

The study examined the influence of school facilities availability and utilization on basic science students’ academic attitude in Kaduna South Educational Zone, Kaduna State. The study adopted a descriptive survey and ex-post factor research design. The subject of the study comprises of all 343 teachers, which covered 25 public secondary schools across the educational zone which comprises two local government. The research instruments used for this study were two sets of instruments titled: School Facilities Availability Inventory (SFAI) and Utilization Questionnaire (UQ) with JSS 3 student BECE results of between 2023 and 2024 to determine the academic attitude of the students. The statistical method used to analyse the data were a percentage, means and standard deviation to answer the research questions, while Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMC) was used to test the two hypotheses. The findings of the study revealed that four out of five school facilities considered under this study were made available in 25 public secondary schools across Kaduna south educational zone, Kaduna State, i.e. library, laboratory, classrooms, ICT while only hostel accommodations were not available. Although, the available school facilities were not properly maintained and not adequately utilized. Nevertheless, all the variables considered had a statistically significant linear relationship with each other. It was recommended that library with latest books, furnished laboratory, furnished classrooms with quality chairs and tables, ICT centres, restrooms/toilets and hostel accommodation for boarding students should be provided. The school facilities should be utilized appropriately and maintained. Staff and students should understand the importance and usefulness of these facilities.