Analysis of Students’ Adversity Intelligence Quotient on Academic Performance in Primary Basic Science at Central Baptist Academy Kerang, Plateau State, Nigeria

The study investigated ‘Analysis of Students’ Adversity Intelligence Quotient on Academic Performance in Primary Basic Science at Central Baptist Academy Kerang, Plateau State, Nigeria’ considering the control and ownership dimensions of Adversity Intelligence Quotient (AIO) of Primary IV pupils. Guided by three objectives and research questions respectively; tested three hypotheses in the study. Employed posttest only research design with a population of eighteen pupils and a sample of fourteen. Data were collected using Basic Science Adversity Quotient Questionnaire (BSAQQ) and Basic Science Performance Test (BSPT), after the instrument’s validation by experts with r=0.85 for BSAQQ and r=0.78 for BSPT. Analysis of data collected was done using mean and standard deviation (descriptive statistic) for research questions and ANOVA (inferential statistic). Results from findings showed high level of both control and ownership of students AIQ yet there was no significant difference on pupils’ performance in Central Baptist Academy Kerang. It was concluded that Although pupils exhibit adaptive and responsible behaviors, these characteristics alone may not directly impact academic achievement. Based on the findings of the study it was recommended among others that researchers should consider larger and more diverse samples across multiple schools to improve the generalizability of findings and increase statistical power and teachers should incorporate Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) practices to enhance pupils’ overall adaptive behaviors in ways that align with academic tasks.