An appraisal of Undergraduate Students’ Performance in Records Management course in Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria

Abstract

This research work assessed undergraduate students’ performance in records management course in the department of Library and Information Technology, federal University of Technology, Minna. The study involves the use of documentary sources to assess 400 level students’ performance in Records Management in respect of continuous assessment, examination scores and the overall performance of 151 students in 400 level. Literatures related to the course were extensively reviewed – hence, it is a case study. findings shows that 2(1%) of the students scored between 70 – 100% which was “A” grade, 12(8%),of the other students 60 to 69% which was “B” grade while 62 (41%) scored between 50-59% being “C” grade. It was found that 16 students representing 11% had scores of between 45-49% being “D” and 50 students representing 33% scored between 40-44% which is “E” grade. Further analysis shows that 09(06%) students failed the course with scores between 0-39 graded as “F” (Failed). A thorough analysis shows that 62 of the students obtained “C” grades. Further analysis shows that 50(33%) students scored very low grade of E, i.e Ordinary Pass. As way forward, students should take their Continuous Assessment very serious and ensure that they work for all the “Reading list” assignments given them.