Comparative Analysis of Students? Scores in Joint Admission and Matriculation Examinations and Screening Tests in Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki

Dr Emmanuel E. Inyiagu

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to find out whether there is any significant relationship between students? scores in Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination and the screening tests conducted by Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. The population of the study was 120 students of technology and vocational education department from which a sample of 50 was chosen randomly. Data collected was analyzed using product moment condition. The results showed that there was a negative condition - 0.7785.which means that students? JAMB scores did not correlate positively with their screening tests scores. Based on the findings it was recommended that the university management should emphasize students? scores in the screening test more than JAMB scores in its admission of candidates for their various degree programmes.

Keywords: JAMB, Screening Test, Comparative Analysis, Decree, Technology and Vocational Education