COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF LEFT-HANDED AND RIGHT-HANDED CHILDREN'S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN LAGOS STATE

Abstract

This study examined differences in academic performance between left- and right-handed primary school pupils in Badagry and Epe Local Government Areas of Lagos State. A survey research design was adopted. The sample comprised 240 pupils selected through a multistage sampling procedure. Data were collected using pupils’ Basic IV cumulative reports and a researcher-designed, 15-item questionnaire with four response options: Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree and Strongly Disagree. The questionnaire was reviewed for content validity, and its reliability coefficient, calculated using Cronbach’s alpha, was 0.809. Data were analysed using analysis of variance and t-tests at the .05 significance level. The findings indicated statistically significant differences between left- and right-handed pupils on the outcomes examined. The study recommends inclusive classroom arrangements, appropriate learning resources and teacher training to support pupils with different learning needs.