EVALUATION OF STUDENTS NEED FOR COUNSELING SERVICE AND THEIR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN BIOLOGY IN SECONDARY SCHOOL OF MAIDUGURI METROPOLITAN COUNCIL, BORNO STATE
Abstract
Abstract
This study evaluates students' need for counseling services and their academic performance in Biology in secondary schools within Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Borno State. The research examines the counseling needs of students, the availability and utilization of counseling services, and the relationship between counseling services and students' academic achievement in Biology. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, with data collected through structured questionnaires and academic performance records from selected secondary schools. The findings are expected to reveal the extent of students' counseling needs, identify factors affecting academic performance, and determine the contribution of effective counseling services to improved learning outcomes. The study concludes with recommendations aimed at strengthening guidance and counseling services in secondary schools to promote better academic performance and students' overall well-being.
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