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ABSTRACT

This study assessed teachers’ classroom management as a panacea for improved students’ academic performance in business studies in Akwa Ibom State. Descriptive survey design was adopted to carry out this research. The study was carried out in Akwa Ibom State. The targeted population comprised all business studies teachers in Akwa Ibom State. Simple random sampling technique was used to select a total of 180 respondents which made up the sample size used for this research. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire titled “Teachers’ Classroom Management and Improved Students’ Academic Performance Questionnaire (TCMISAPQ)”. Face and content validation of the instrument was carried out by an expert in test, measurement, and evaluation in order to ensure that the instrument has the accuracy, appropriateness, and completeness for the study under consideration. The researcher subjected the data generated for this study to appropriate statistical technique such descriptive analysis to answer research questions. The results of the data analysis revealed that “Promotion of a Conducive Learning Environment for better performance” was the most prominent effect of teacher classroom management on student performance in business studies. It also showed that “Overcrowded Classrooms” was the highest challenge of effective classroom management. The study concluded that effective classroom management plays a vital role in enhancing teaching and learning, especially in practical subjects like business studies. One of the recommendations made was that teachers should be regularly trained in modern classroom management techniques, including student engagement strategies, conflict resolution, and inclusive teaching methods.