This study examined potential differences in how male and female students are treated in classrooms at the Federal Polytechnic in Ilaro, Nigeria. Surveys were administered to 102 male and 102 female final year students to assess their perceptions of classroom treatment. Interview were also conducted with 8 lecturers. The results found no significant differences between male and female students' perceptions of their classroom experiences. Additionally, there was a negative but weak relationship between males' and females' attitudes toward education. The study concluded that gender does not play a role in how students experience classrooms and that teachers should aim for gender-neutral practices to promote equal opportunities for all students.
Academic Performance, Relationship with Gender and Mode of Admissioniosrjce
In this paper, we examine the impact of gender, mode of admission, parental higher institutional
status, family home status and campus residential status on students’ level of academic performance using the
concept and application of multinomial logistic regression model. The statistical analysis is carried out on a
random sampling of 289 students from all the schools/faculty in FUTA. Information required for the analysis
was obtained through the administration of questionnaire to answer the research questions and thereafter
applied chi–square and multinomial logistic regression methodology was employed. The result showed that,
gender and mode of admission significantly affect the level of performance and that more male student are more
likely to have a high performance compared to the female counterpart. Also students who reside on campus tend
to have a high performance compared to those who reside off campus.
A study in mathemagenic activities gender differences in understanding chemis...Alexander Decker
This study examined the impact of "mathemagenic activities" on gender differences in understanding chemistry concepts. 360 Nigerian high school students were given pre- and post-tests after exposure to experimental or control conditions. Results showed students in experimental groups that used instructional objectives, adjunct questions, and combined modes performed better than control groups, with no significant differences between male and female students. The study suggests these approaches can be adopted in chemistry classes without emphasizing gender. Previous research on gender differences in science achievement has been inconclusive, though some studies found males perform better in chemistry problem-solving while females outperform in language arts. This study investigated whether gender impacts chemistry performance when using mathemagenic activities.
Effect of gender and location on students’ achievement in chemistry in second...Alexander Decker
The study investigated the effect of gender and location on students' achievement in chemistry in secondary schools in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. It analyzed data from 827 students in 8 secondary schools. The findings showed that male students achieved significantly higher scores than female students in both urban and rural schools. There was no significant difference in achievement between students in urban versus rural schools. However, within urban schools only, boys achieved significantly higher scores than girls. The study concluded that gender influences achievement more than location.
Dr. W.A. Kritsonis, National FORUM Journals, www.nationalforum.comWilliam Kritsonis
- The study examined the effectiveness of Response to Intervention (RTI) on reading fluency for 4th grade students at risk of reading failure.
- It used a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design comparing a control group that received typical instruction to an experimental group that received additional reading intervention using the Read Naturally program for 30 minutes, 4 days a week for 10 weeks.
- Results showed the experimental group made significantly greater gains in reading fluency, rate, and accuracy compared to the control group based on pretest and posttest scores, indicating RTI can effectively improve the reading skills of students at risk of reading failure when implemented properly.
The effects of background characteristics and school factors on college stude...Alexander Decker
This study examined how background characteristics and school factors influence college students' academic
performance and satisfaction. A survey of 323 students at a Nigerian polytechnic found that performance was
strongly linked to satisfaction with the academic environment and services. High school performance also
strongly predicted college performance. The study also found that academic major, library services, and
professional development programs like internships were significantly related to college achievement. However,
family socioeconomic status did not have a statistically significant association with performance. The findings
provide insight into how to improve student admission, support, and retention.
Some factors affecting the performance of secondary school students in chemi...Alexander Decker
This study examined factors that influence the performance of secondary school students in chemistry in Kolokuma/Opokuma local government area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The study investigated the relationship between students' chemistry exam scores and their attitudes/interest, previous preparation, study style, parental involvement, and teachers' expectations. A survey was administered to 600 secondary school students across 10 schools. Results found that all factors had a statistically significant positive correlation with exam scores, with previous preparation having the strongest relationship and attitude/interest having the weakest. The study concluded that multiple variables influence student performance in chemistry.
Effects of attitudes of female students on the performance in mathematics in ...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that examines the influence of attitudes of female students on mathematics performance in secondary schools in Teso District, Kenya. It provides background on the importance of education in Kenya and defines key concepts of academic performance and attitude. The literature review discusses research that found females generally have more negative attitudes towards mathematics internationally and in Kenya, where females are underrepresented in STEM fields. The study aims to explore the psychological factors of attitude and ability that influence secondary school female students' mathematics performance in Teso District.
A study on gender difference in attitude towards scienceIAEME Publication
This document summarizes a study on gender differences in attitudes towards science. The study administered a questionnaire to approximately 200 secondary school students in India to understand their perspectives on various science subjects. The results found significant differences between males and females in their enjoyment, interest and perceived difficulty of different science subjects like physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics. For example, more males enjoyed and wanted to learn physics while more females felt biology was more useful and interesting. The study suggests these attitudinal differences may influence the career paths chosen by males and females.
Academic Performance, Relationship with Gender and Mode of Admissioniosrjce
In this paper, we examine the impact of gender, mode of admission, parental higher institutional
status, family home status and campus residential status on students’ level of academic performance using the
concept and application of multinomial logistic regression model. The statistical analysis is carried out on a
random sampling of 289 students from all the schools/faculty in FUTA. Information required for the analysis
was obtained through the administration of questionnaire to answer the research questions and thereafter
applied chi–square and multinomial logistic regression methodology was employed. The result showed that,
gender and mode of admission significantly affect the level of performance and that more male student are more
likely to have a high performance compared to the female counterpart. Also students who reside on campus tend
to have a high performance compared to those who reside off campus.
A study in mathemagenic activities gender differences in understanding chemis...Alexander Decker
This study examined the impact of "mathemagenic activities" on gender differences in understanding chemistry concepts. 360 Nigerian high school students were given pre- and post-tests after exposure to experimental or control conditions. Results showed students in experimental groups that used instructional objectives, adjunct questions, and combined modes performed better than control groups, with no significant differences between male and female students. The study suggests these approaches can be adopted in chemistry classes without emphasizing gender. Previous research on gender differences in science achievement has been inconclusive, though some studies found males perform better in chemistry problem-solving while females outperform in language arts. This study investigated whether gender impacts chemistry performance when using mathemagenic activities.
Effect of gender and location on students’ achievement in chemistry in second...Alexander Decker
The study investigated the effect of gender and location on students' achievement in chemistry in secondary schools in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. It analyzed data from 827 students in 8 secondary schools. The findings showed that male students achieved significantly higher scores than female students in both urban and rural schools. There was no significant difference in achievement between students in urban versus rural schools. However, within urban schools only, boys achieved significantly higher scores than girls. The study concluded that gender influences achievement more than location.
Dr. W.A. Kritsonis, National FORUM Journals, www.nationalforum.comWilliam Kritsonis
- The study examined the effectiveness of Response to Intervention (RTI) on reading fluency for 4th grade students at risk of reading failure.
- It used a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design comparing a control group that received typical instruction to an experimental group that received additional reading intervention using the Read Naturally program for 30 minutes, 4 days a week for 10 weeks.
- Results showed the experimental group made significantly greater gains in reading fluency, rate, and accuracy compared to the control group based on pretest and posttest scores, indicating RTI can effectively improve the reading skills of students at risk of reading failure when implemented properly.
The effects of background characteristics and school factors on college stude...Alexander Decker
This study examined how background characteristics and school factors influence college students' academic
performance and satisfaction. A survey of 323 students at a Nigerian polytechnic found that performance was
strongly linked to satisfaction with the academic environment and services. High school performance also
strongly predicted college performance. The study also found that academic major, library services, and
professional development programs like internships were significantly related to college achievement. However,
family socioeconomic status did not have a statistically significant association with performance. The findings
provide insight into how to improve student admission, support, and retention.
Some factors affecting the performance of secondary school students in chemi...Alexander Decker
This study examined factors that influence the performance of secondary school students in chemistry in Kolokuma/Opokuma local government area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The study investigated the relationship between students' chemistry exam scores and their attitudes/interest, previous preparation, study style, parental involvement, and teachers' expectations. A survey was administered to 600 secondary school students across 10 schools. Results found that all factors had a statistically significant positive correlation with exam scores, with previous preparation having the strongest relationship and attitude/interest having the weakest. The study concluded that multiple variables influence student performance in chemistry.
Effects of attitudes of female students on the performance in mathematics in ...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that examines the influence of attitudes of female students on mathematics performance in secondary schools in Teso District, Kenya. It provides background on the importance of education in Kenya and defines key concepts of academic performance and attitude. The literature review discusses research that found females generally have more negative attitudes towards mathematics internationally and in Kenya, where females are underrepresented in STEM fields. The study aims to explore the psychological factors of attitude and ability that influence secondary school female students' mathematics performance in Teso District.
A study on gender difference in attitude towards scienceIAEME Publication
This document summarizes a study on gender differences in attitudes towards science. The study administered a questionnaire to approximately 200 secondary school students in India to understand their perspectives on various science subjects. The results found significant differences between males and females in their enjoyment, interest and perceived difficulty of different science subjects like physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics. For example, more males enjoyed and wanted to learn physics while more females felt biology was more useful and interesting. The study suggests these attitudinal differences may influence the career paths chosen by males and females.
This document summarizes a study that examined the relationship between students' educational aspirations and their educational outcomes using data from the Educational Longitudinal Study of 2002. The study found:
1) Students who aspired to graduate from a 4-year college were over 2 times more likely to obtain a postsecondary degree than students who did not know how far they would go or did not aspire to a degree.
2) Students who planned to attend postsecondary education right after high school were over 3 times more likely to obtain a degree than students who did not plan to attend right after high school.
3) Students who planned to attend postsecondary education right after high school were almost 3 times more likely to obtain
A comparative study of achievement test scores of boys and girls taught throu...Alexander Decker
This study examined the effects of cooperative learning teaching strategies on mathematics achievement by gender. The researchers compared test scores of boys and girls taught sequences and series using Student Teams-Achievement Divisions (STAD). The results showed no significant difference in post-test scores between boys and girls, indicating that STAD helped bridge the typical gender gap in mathematics achievement. Specifically, girls achieved a slightly higher mean score than boys on the post-test, though the small difference was not statistically significant. The study thus concluded that STAD cooperative learning does not produce gender differences in mathematics learning outcomes.
This study examined academic anxiety among 80 adolescent students aged 14-16 on Minicoy Island. The study aimed to measure and compare academic anxiety levels between boys and girls, and examine the relationship between school environment and academic anxiety. Students completed the Academic Anxiety Scale. Results found that 32% of students had low anxiety, 42% had average anxiety, and 26% had high anxiety. The study found no significant difference in anxiety levels between boys and girls. However, students at government schools reported higher anxiety than private schools, possibly due to poorer teaching quality at government schools. The study concluded that many students experience high academic anxiety, which can negatively impact their physical and mental health if not addressed.
Exploring classroom teachers' awareness of pupils with learning disabilities ...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that explored classroom teachers' awareness of students with learning disabilities in public primary schools in Tanzania. The study found that 15% of students have learning disabilities, higher than estimated rates. However, few teachers were aware of students with disabilities or how to provide appropriate instruction. Teachers identified students with difficulties based on poor academic performance but lacked understanding of learning disabilities. While teachers had some knowledge of inclusive education, their awareness of students' specific learning needs was limited. The study aimed to strengthen teacher skills to improve education for students with disabilities.
Type Of Schools On Loneliness, Guilt, Shame State And Trait Angerijcite
The study aims to determine the factors loneliness, guilt, shame, State
and Trait anger involved in school types of schools. Stratified random
sampling technique was used for the selection of the sample. From the
total population of 750, 38 school students were selected from three
different schools in Chennai city. Personal data sheet developed by the
investigator, Loneliness scale was constructed by Russell D (1996), Guilt
and Shame Taya R.Cohen (2011), The State-Trait Anger expression
inventory-2 Psychological Assessment Resources (1999) were used to
collect data. Results were statistically analyzed through ‘f’ test,
correlation coefficient. In this present research it has been concluded
school environment has an influence its factors such as Family factor,
Loneliness, Guilt Shame, state and trait anger.
A comparative study of secondary school students’ performanceAlexander Decker
This study compared the performance of secondary school students in English and Social Studies in Osun State, Nigeria. The following key points are summarized:
1. Test results from 800 students across 10 schools showed a significant difference in performance between English and Social Studies, with higher average scores in Social Studies.
2. Scores varied significantly across the 10 schools in both subjects.
3. However, gender, school location, and school type (public vs. private) were not found to significantly influence student performance in either subject.
4. The researchers concluded students performed better in Social Studies than English, possibly due to factors other than English language proficiency influencing Social Studies understanding. Consistent teacher training was recommended to
An Analysis on the Attitudes of Academic Staff towards Distance Educationinventionjournals
This document analyzes the attitudes of academic staff at Namık Kemal University towards distance education. A survey was administered to 283 of the university's 955 academic staff. The survey found that staff had moderate attitudes towards the positive aspects of distance education, weak attitudes towards the negatives, and high attitudes towards the advantages. Attitudes varied by academic title but not by age or gender. The findings provide insights for establishing a Distance Education Center at the university and increasing awareness of distance education among staff.
Teacher Education Students Living in Boarding House/DormitoriesAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT : Living inside the campus guarantees all sorts of good facilities will be readily and quickly
access from the gym, dining hall, classrooms, and library. This descriptive research study was aimed to
determine the factors affecting the students who live in the boarding houses/dormitories towards their academic
performance related to their financial; personal and boarding house security and if the gender of the individual
affects the performances of the students who live in the boarding house or dormitories of President Ramon
Magsaysay State University, Iba Campus, Iba, Zambales, A.Y. 2018-2019. Sixty (60) teacher education students
were chosen to be the respondents of the recent researches. The method used in this research study was a
descriptive survey questionnaire. Results revealed that Student –respondents were typically females, Academic
Performance of the student respondents is at the average level. Moderately agree on the financial, personal, and
boarding house factors affecting boarding student respondents. There is no significant difference in the factors
affecting boarding student respondents in terms of sex. There is no significant relationship between factors
affecting the boarding student – respondent in terms of the financial, personal, and boarding house. The result
of the study will be the baseline information that the Electricity supply, potable and running water must be
prioritize by the school administration. Parents should ensure enough allowance given to their children.
Boarding house/dormitories must have enough space for the study area. Conduct another study to deepen the
information provided specifically on focusing boarders privacy .
KEYWORDS : Boarding house, Financial, Personal, Academic Performance, Dormitories
Effects of jigsaw cooperative learning strategy on students’ achievement by g...Alexander Decker
This document discusses a study that examined the effects of using the Jigsaw cooperative learning strategy on gender differences in mathematics achievement among secondary school students in Kenya. Specifically, the study aimed to determine if gender affects achievement when Jigsaw is used to teach the mathematics topics of Surds and logarithms.
The study used a Solomon four-group, non-equivalent control group design and involved 160 students from four secondary schools. All students were administered a pre-test and post-test on the topics, with the experimental groups receiving instruction through Jigsaw and the control groups receiving conventional teaching methods. The results of the study showed that there was no statistically significant gender difference in mathematics achievement when students were taught using the Jigs
Effect of gender on students academic achievement in secondary school social ...Alexander Decker
1) The study investigated the effect of gender on academic achievement in Social Studies among 180 secondary school students in Delta and Edo States, Nigeria.
2) The results showed that gender had no significant effect on student achievement in Social Studies, though females in the experimental groups gained more than males.
3) There was a significant interaction effect found between the teaching strategies (simulation games, brainstorming, lecture method) and gender on student academic achievement in Social Studies. Specifically, males performed better with simulation games and lecture method while females performed better with brainstorming.
Dr. W.A. Kritsonis, Dissertation Chair for Dr. Steven Norfleetguest2b32b2e
This dissertation examines practices that are important for improving African American student achievement. The study uses a mixed methods approach to understand student experiences with effective school practices. Quantitative data was collected through a survey of 98 African American students measuring their experiences across 7 correlates of effective schools. Qualitative data involved interviews with 34 students exploring their high school's efforts in areas like providing a safe environment, high expectations, instructional leadership, and home-school relations. The results provide insights into practices that resonate with African American learners and may help close achievement gaps.
A study on classroom environment and learning of the students at secondaryAlexander Decker
This study examined factors that affect student learning in secondary school classrooms in Lahore, Pakistan. The researchers surveyed 150 students from 5 schools about motivational factors, the teacher's role, discipline, and teaching strategies. The results showed that most students felt teachers used motivational techniques and diverse teaching strategies that enhanced learning. Over half agreed the teacher's role and discipline were important for creating a healthy learning environment. However, some gender differences existed, as male students reported higher motivation and perceptions of teaching than females. Overall, the study found classroom factors like motivation, teaching quality, and discipline impacted student learning but that responses varied slightly between male and female students.
Hetty Dekkers, Roel Bosker & Geert Driessen (2000) ERE Complex Inequalities o...Driessen Research
Complex Inequalities of Educational Opportunities
A Large-Scale Longitudinal Study on the Relation
Between Gender, Social Class, Ethnicity and School Success
This study examined the effect of co-curricular activities on the academic achievement of secondary school students in Abbottabad, Pakistan. 200 students were divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental groups participated in physical and non-physical co-curricular activities for 40 minutes daily for 12 weeks, while the control groups did not. Pre- and post-tests were used to measure the students' academic achievement before and after the activities. The results showed that the experimental groups performed significantly better than the control groups on the post-test in government boys', girls', and private girls' schools, but not in the private boys' school. The study concluded that co-curricular activities can positively impact academic achievement.
Okta mahendra (1608042030) the analysis of 6 journal articlesAndrew Garfield
1. This document summarizes 6 journal articles on the relationship between school facilities and student outcomes such as academic achievement. The articles used qualitative and quantitative methodologies such as surveys and statistical analyses. Overall, the research consistently found that school facility conditions like building quality, classroom size, noise levels, and overcrowding influence student and teacher performance. Students in better facility conditions tended to outperform those in substandard buildings.
A common unique random fixed point theorem in hilbert space using integral ty...Alexander Decker
This document presents a common unique random fixed point theorem for two continuous random operators defined on a non-empty closed subset of a Hilbert space.
The theorem proves that if two continuous random operators S and T satisfy a certain integral type condition (Condition A), then S and T have a unique common random fixed point.
The proof constructs a sequence of measurable functions {ng} and shows that it converges to the common unique random fixed point of S and T. It utilizes a rational inequality and the parallelogram law to show {ng} is a Cauchy sequence that converges, and its limit is the random fixed point.
A method of transformation for generalized hypergeometric function 2 f2Alexander Decker
This academic article discusses a method of transforming generalized hypergeometric functions. It begins by summarizing previous work by Paris and Choi et al. on deriving a Kummer-type transformation for the hypergeometric function 2F2(x) in terms of 2F2(-x) functions. The paper then presents the author's main result, which is to derive Paris' transformation with generalized parameters, but without using an addition theorem. The proof involves applying integral representations and Kummer's first theorem to the hypergeometric functions.
A fixed point theorem for weakly c contraction mappings of integral type.Alexander Decker
This document presents a fixed point theorem for weakly C-contraction mappings of integral type. It begins with introducing preliminaries on metric spaces and various contraction mappings including Kannan contractions, C-contractions, and weakly contractive mappings. It then defines a new type of mapping called a weak C-contraction of integral type. The main result proves that if a mapping on a complete metric space satisfies the given integral inequality for weak C-contractions, then it has a unique fixed point. The proof considers two cases and shows the mapping's sequence of iterates converges to a fixed point. References related to generalizations of the Banach contraction principle are also provided.
A first principle study of pressure induced structural and electronic propert...Alexander Decker
This article summarizes a study that examines the pressure-induced structural and electronic properties of neptunium monobismuthide (NpBi) using first-principles calculations. The authors find that at ambient pressure, NpBi is stable in the NaCl crystal structure. However, they predict that NpBi undergoes a phase transition from the NaCl structure to the CsCl structure at a pressure of around 11 GPa. The calculations also show that NpBi exhibits metallic behavior. The predicted equilibrium lattice parameters and bulk modulus are in good agreement with available experimental data.
This document summarizes a study that examined the relationship between students' educational aspirations and their educational outcomes using data from the Educational Longitudinal Study of 2002. The study found:
1) Students who aspired to graduate from a 4-year college were over 2 times more likely to obtain a postsecondary degree than students who did not know how far they would go or did not aspire to a degree.
2) Students who planned to attend postsecondary education right after high school were over 3 times more likely to obtain a degree than students who did not plan to attend right after high school.
3) Students who planned to attend postsecondary education right after high school were almost 3 times more likely to obtain
A comparative study of achievement test scores of boys and girls taught throu...Alexander Decker
This study examined the effects of cooperative learning teaching strategies on mathematics achievement by gender. The researchers compared test scores of boys and girls taught sequences and series using Student Teams-Achievement Divisions (STAD). The results showed no significant difference in post-test scores between boys and girls, indicating that STAD helped bridge the typical gender gap in mathematics achievement. Specifically, girls achieved a slightly higher mean score than boys on the post-test, though the small difference was not statistically significant. The study thus concluded that STAD cooperative learning does not produce gender differences in mathematics learning outcomes.
This study examined academic anxiety among 80 adolescent students aged 14-16 on Minicoy Island. The study aimed to measure and compare academic anxiety levels between boys and girls, and examine the relationship between school environment and academic anxiety. Students completed the Academic Anxiety Scale. Results found that 32% of students had low anxiety, 42% had average anxiety, and 26% had high anxiety. The study found no significant difference in anxiety levels between boys and girls. However, students at government schools reported higher anxiety than private schools, possibly due to poorer teaching quality at government schools. The study concluded that many students experience high academic anxiety, which can negatively impact their physical and mental health if not addressed.
Exploring classroom teachers' awareness of pupils with learning disabilities ...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that explored classroom teachers' awareness of students with learning disabilities in public primary schools in Tanzania. The study found that 15% of students have learning disabilities, higher than estimated rates. However, few teachers were aware of students with disabilities or how to provide appropriate instruction. Teachers identified students with difficulties based on poor academic performance but lacked understanding of learning disabilities. While teachers had some knowledge of inclusive education, their awareness of students' specific learning needs was limited. The study aimed to strengthen teacher skills to improve education for students with disabilities.
Type Of Schools On Loneliness, Guilt, Shame State And Trait Angerijcite
The study aims to determine the factors loneliness, guilt, shame, State
and Trait anger involved in school types of schools. Stratified random
sampling technique was used for the selection of the sample. From the
total population of 750, 38 school students were selected from three
different schools in Chennai city. Personal data sheet developed by the
investigator, Loneliness scale was constructed by Russell D (1996), Guilt
and Shame Taya R.Cohen (2011), The State-Trait Anger expression
inventory-2 Psychological Assessment Resources (1999) were used to
collect data. Results were statistically analyzed through ‘f’ test,
correlation coefficient. In this present research it has been concluded
school environment has an influence its factors such as Family factor,
Loneliness, Guilt Shame, state and trait anger.
A comparative study of secondary school students’ performanceAlexander Decker
This study compared the performance of secondary school students in English and Social Studies in Osun State, Nigeria. The following key points are summarized:
1. Test results from 800 students across 10 schools showed a significant difference in performance between English and Social Studies, with higher average scores in Social Studies.
2. Scores varied significantly across the 10 schools in both subjects.
3. However, gender, school location, and school type (public vs. private) were not found to significantly influence student performance in either subject.
4. The researchers concluded students performed better in Social Studies than English, possibly due to factors other than English language proficiency influencing Social Studies understanding. Consistent teacher training was recommended to
An Analysis on the Attitudes of Academic Staff towards Distance Educationinventionjournals
This document analyzes the attitudes of academic staff at Namık Kemal University towards distance education. A survey was administered to 283 of the university's 955 academic staff. The survey found that staff had moderate attitudes towards the positive aspects of distance education, weak attitudes towards the negatives, and high attitudes towards the advantages. Attitudes varied by academic title but not by age or gender. The findings provide insights for establishing a Distance Education Center at the university and increasing awareness of distance education among staff.
Teacher Education Students Living in Boarding House/DormitoriesAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT : Living inside the campus guarantees all sorts of good facilities will be readily and quickly
access from the gym, dining hall, classrooms, and library. This descriptive research study was aimed to
determine the factors affecting the students who live in the boarding houses/dormitories towards their academic
performance related to their financial; personal and boarding house security and if the gender of the individual
affects the performances of the students who live in the boarding house or dormitories of President Ramon
Magsaysay State University, Iba Campus, Iba, Zambales, A.Y. 2018-2019. Sixty (60) teacher education students
were chosen to be the respondents of the recent researches. The method used in this research study was a
descriptive survey questionnaire. Results revealed that Student –respondents were typically females, Academic
Performance of the student respondents is at the average level. Moderately agree on the financial, personal, and
boarding house factors affecting boarding student respondents. There is no significant difference in the factors
affecting boarding student respondents in terms of sex. There is no significant relationship between factors
affecting the boarding student – respondent in terms of the financial, personal, and boarding house. The result
of the study will be the baseline information that the Electricity supply, potable and running water must be
prioritize by the school administration. Parents should ensure enough allowance given to their children.
Boarding house/dormitories must have enough space for the study area. Conduct another study to deepen the
information provided specifically on focusing boarders privacy .
KEYWORDS : Boarding house, Financial, Personal, Academic Performance, Dormitories
Effects of jigsaw cooperative learning strategy on students’ achievement by g...Alexander Decker
This document discusses a study that examined the effects of using the Jigsaw cooperative learning strategy on gender differences in mathematics achievement among secondary school students in Kenya. Specifically, the study aimed to determine if gender affects achievement when Jigsaw is used to teach the mathematics topics of Surds and logarithms.
The study used a Solomon four-group, non-equivalent control group design and involved 160 students from four secondary schools. All students were administered a pre-test and post-test on the topics, with the experimental groups receiving instruction through Jigsaw and the control groups receiving conventional teaching methods. The results of the study showed that there was no statistically significant gender difference in mathematics achievement when students were taught using the Jigs
Effect of gender on students academic achievement in secondary school social ...Alexander Decker
1) The study investigated the effect of gender on academic achievement in Social Studies among 180 secondary school students in Delta and Edo States, Nigeria.
2) The results showed that gender had no significant effect on student achievement in Social Studies, though females in the experimental groups gained more than males.
3) There was a significant interaction effect found between the teaching strategies (simulation games, brainstorming, lecture method) and gender on student academic achievement in Social Studies. Specifically, males performed better with simulation games and lecture method while females performed better with brainstorming.
Dr. W.A. Kritsonis, Dissertation Chair for Dr. Steven Norfleetguest2b32b2e
This dissertation examines practices that are important for improving African American student achievement. The study uses a mixed methods approach to understand student experiences with effective school practices. Quantitative data was collected through a survey of 98 African American students measuring their experiences across 7 correlates of effective schools. Qualitative data involved interviews with 34 students exploring their high school's efforts in areas like providing a safe environment, high expectations, instructional leadership, and home-school relations. The results provide insights into practices that resonate with African American learners and may help close achievement gaps.
A study on classroom environment and learning of the students at secondaryAlexander Decker
This study examined factors that affect student learning in secondary school classrooms in Lahore, Pakistan. The researchers surveyed 150 students from 5 schools about motivational factors, the teacher's role, discipline, and teaching strategies. The results showed that most students felt teachers used motivational techniques and diverse teaching strategies that enhanced learning. Over half agreed the teacher's role and discipline were important for creating a healthy learning environment. However, some gender differences existed, as male students reported higher motivation and perceptions of teaching than females. Overall, the study found classroom factors like motivation, teaching quality, and discipline impacted student learning but that responses varied slightly between male and female students.
Hetty Dekkers, Roel Bosker & Geert Driessen (2000) ERE Complex Inequalities o...Driessen Research
Complex Inequalities of Educational Opportunities
A Large-Scale Longitudinal Study on the Relation
Between Gender, Social Class, Ethnicity and School Success
This study examined the effect of co-curricular activities on the academic achievement of secondary school students in Abbottabad, Pakistan. 200 students were divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental groups participated in physical and non-physical co-curricular activities for 40 minutes daily for 12 weeks, while the control groups did not. Pre- and post-tests were used to measure the students' academic achievement before and after the activities. The results showed that the experimental groups performed significantly better than the control groups on the post-test in government boys', girls', and private girls' schools, but not in the private boys' school. The study concluded that co-curricular activities can positively impact academic achievement.
Okta mahendra (1608042030) the analysis of 6 journal articlesAndrew Garfield
1. This document summarizes 6 journal articles on the relationship between school facilities and student outcomes such as academic achievement. The articles used qualitative and quantitative methodologies such as surveys and statistical analyses. Overall, the research consistently found that school facility conditions like building quality, classroom size, noise levels, and overcrowding influence student and teacher performance. Students in better facility conditions tended to outperform those in substandard buildings.
A common unique random fixed point theorem in hilbert space using integral ty...Alexander Decker
This document presents a common unique random fixed point theorem for two continuous random operators defined on a non-empty closed subset of a Hilbert space.
The theorem proves that if two continuous random operators S and T satisfy a certain integral type condition (Condition A), then S and T have a unique common random fixed point.
The proof constructs a sequence of measurable functions {ng} and shows that it converges to the common unique random fixed point of S and T. It utilizes a rational inequality and the parallelogram law to show {ng} is a Cauchy sequence that converges, and its limit is the random fixed point.
A method of transformation for generalized hypergeometric function 2 f2Alexander Decker
This academic article discusses a method of transforming generalized hypergeometric functions. It begins by summarizing previous work by Paris and Choi et al. on deriving a Kummer-type transformation for the hypergeometric function 2F2(x) in terms of 2F2(-x) functions. The paper then presents the author's main result, which is to derive Paris' transformation with generalized parameters, but without using an addition theorem. The proof involves applying integral representations and Kummer's first theorem to the hypergeometric functions.
A fixed point theorem for weakly c contraction mappings of integral type.Alexander Decker
This document presents a fixed point theorem for weakly C-contraction mappings of integral type. It begins with introducing preliminaries on metric spaces and various contraction mappings including Kannan contractions, C-contractions, and weakly contractive mappings. It then defines a new type of mapping called a weak C-contraction of integral type. The main result proves that if a mapping on a complete metric space satisfies the given integral inequality for weak C-contractions, then it has a unique fixed point. The proof considers two cases and shows the mapping's sequence of iterates converges to a fixed point. References related to generalizations of the Banach contraction principle are also provided.
A first principle study of pressure induced structural and electronic propert...Alexander Decker
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Influence of School Rules' Formulation on Students' Discipline in Public Seco...inventionjournals
Since independence, the Kenyan Government's desire has been to ensure quality education. However, learning institutions have been plagued with cases of students’ unrest and indiscipline which mitigate against quality education. In spite of the existence of school rules, many secondary schools are reporting a wide range of potentially disruptive behaviors in the classrooms and around the schools. This study sought to investigate the influence of school rules' formulation on students' discipline in public secondary schools in Makueni County. It was guided by four research objectives which were: to determine the influence of students' involvement in the process of formulating school rules on their discipline, to find out whether students know all their school rules and the influence on their discipline, to establish whether students like their school rules and the influence on their discipline and to determine the influence of shared goals and plans on students' discipline in public secondary schools in Makueni County. The study targeted 324 principals, 3,865 teachers and 97,200 students in public secondary schools in Makueni County, and employed descriptive survey design. The sample size of the study, which was obtained by stratified and simple random sampling procedures, was 100 principals, 387 teachers and 398 students who participated in the study. Questionnaire, interview guide and observation schedule research instruments were utilized for the study. Test-retest technique of reliability was used to affirm the reliability of the instruments. The reliability coefficient of the instruments was 0.675 for questionnaire for students and 0.748 for questionnaire for the teachers. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and presented in frequency tables. Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was used to test the hypothesis. From the data analysis, it was found out that the processes of formulation of school rules and regulations had significant positive relationship at r=+0.612, p=0.030 with levels of students' discipline in public secondary schools in Makueni County. The researcher recommended that principals in public secondary school in Makueni County should actively involve students in the process of formulation of school rules and regulations, so as to enhance students’ discipline.
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A comparative study of the classroom treatment of male and female students of the federal polytechnic, ilaro.
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A comparative study of the classroom treatment of male and
female students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro.
Olaitan W. Akinleke*
Olusegun J. Omowunmi
School of Management Studies, Federal Polytechnic, P.M.B. 50, Ilaro, Ogun State, Nigeria
*E-mail of the corresponding author: akinleke4u@yahoo.com
Abstract
Following the increasing evidence of differentials in the educational opportunities and attainments of male and
female students, especially in the underdeveloped countries, this study sets out to uncover the extent of such
gender differences in Nigeria. Purposely, the study aims to discover whether male and female students perceive
their classroom treatment (by faculty) and experiences differently; and whether there is any correlation between
such perception and their academic performance. Using the College Student Experience Questionnaire (CSEQ),
Third Edition (Pace, 1990), it was found that male and female students do not have any significant difference in
their perception about classroom treatment and that there was a negative relationship between males’ and
females’ attitude toward education. However, it was recommended that faculty should employ gender-neutral
practices that promote equal opportunities for both male and female students.
Keywords: classroom treatment, gender opportunities and academic achievement
1. Introduction
Researchers have noted the evidence of a growing gender gap in educational achievement, both in the developed
and underdeveloped countries (Fergusson & Horwood, 1997; Praat, 1999; Thiessen & Nickerson, 1999; Hillman
& Rothman, 2003; and Weaver-Hightower, 2003). In the opinion of some researchers, (for example, Alton-Lee
& Praat, 2001; Spelke, 2005; and Hyde & Linn, 2006), statics have revealed that females are outperforming
males at all levels of the school system, attaining more school and post-school qualifications, and gaining
admission into colleges in higher numbers. According to these researchers, these findings have caused extensive
apprehension about male educational achievement and have led to huge assumption and discussion about the
origin of gender differences in education.
Konstantopoulos (2004) notes that research about the impact of school characteristics on students’ academic
performance is of great interest as a stimulating school environment arouses the student to learn. According to
him, it is very important to identify school factors that make schools more effective since schools differ
substantially in impacting students’ academic achievement.
Win and Miller (2004) noted that academic achievement at university can be viewed as a product of two sets of
factors. The first set is each student’s unique combination of socioeconomic elements and ability while the
second is the systems of education and patterns of imparting knowledge that are organised within schools. The
interest of this paper lies in the influences of the second set.
Marks, McMillan and Hillman (2001) argue that “a higher level of confidence among students in their own
ability, a school environment more conducive to learning, and a higher parental aspirations for the students’
education” contribute to lifting student achievement.
Danesty (2004) maintains that a combination of a healthy family background and the child learning in a helpful
environment with a stimulated learning or instructional aids or motivational incentives will enhance academic
performance. According to him, good teaching, counselling, good administration, good seating arrangement and
good building produce high academic achievements and performance.
Feingold (1988) notes that academic performance is affected by a host of factors, which include individual and
household characteristics such as student ability, motivation, biological differences, parental and teacher
expectations and behaviours, differential course taking and gender differences. Males are claimed to have larger
average brain sizes than females and therefore, would be expected to have higher average IQs (Lynn, 1999; Allik,
Must & Lynn, 1999; Colom & Lynn, 2004).
Within the gender theory, there are series of complex and competing discourses regarding the line between
gender and education. For instance, while some researchers have concluded that there was a significant
difference in academic performance in a way that boys performed better than the girls, especially, in science
subjects (Momanyi, Shadrack & Bernard, 2010; Mkpughe, 1998). According to this school of thought, men are
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regarded as “having superior sex and as dominant as they intrinsically have better brains and learn much better
than women.” Other researchers have noted that although males have usually outperformed females in
mathematics and science, this advantage seems to be vanishing as educational statistics are now indicating that
females are outperforming males at all levels of the school system, obtaining more school and post-school
qualifications, and attending university in higher numbers (Alton-Lee & Praat, 2001; Hillman & Rothman, 2003;
Spelke, 2005; and Hyde & Lynn, 2006). These researchers explained that females tend to have better language
abilities including essay writing skills, vocabulary and word fluency which promote better course work. Still,
some other researchers have explained the achievement gap by examining factors such as differences in course
taking behaviour, classroom experiences, cognitive processing and school factors (Fergusson & Horwood, 1997;
Byrnes, Hong & Xing, 1997; and Young & Fisler, 2000). This group of researchers maintain that boys and girls
are treated differently in coeducational classrooms and that they are encouraged to pursue interests and behave in
ways that are thought to be “typically male” or “typically female”. For instance, Glasser (2004) finds that boys
are often encouraged to answer more questions than girls and are expected to excel in mathematics and science
classes while girls are expected to be better behaved and pursue more artistic and verbal interests such as
literature and music. In a related research, The U.S. General Accounting Office (1996) reported that girls defer to
boys in coeducational classrooms, are called on less than boys to participate in class activities, and are less likely
than boys to study advanced mathematics and science.
The growing debate that boys and girls learn differently has increased the interest in educational research since
academic performance affects enrolment for college courses, career choices, and application of the acquired
skills and vocations in future work settings. The intent of this study is to examine whether there are any gender
differences in the perceived classroom treatment of the students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro.
2. Participants
Participants of this study were 204 (102 males and 102 females) students of the School of Management Studies
in the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro. They are all in their final year of the National Diploma program (NDII). Based
on the stratified random sampling, the sample was representative of the entire departments of the Management
School. Out of the two hundred and four students, two hundred and two students completed the questionnaire,
which makes a response rate of 99%.
2.1 Instrument
Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected for this study. To collect the qualitative facts, in-depth
interviews were conducted with the eight lecturers that were in classrooms at the time that the study was being
conducted. This is required for comparative assessment of students’ compliant behaviour while in classroom.
To collect the quantitative data, the College Student Experience Questionnaire (CSEQ), Third Edition (Pace,
1990) was used. It is an 8-page questionnaire that on the average, any student can complete in less than 45
minutes (Pace, 1994). The questionnaire contains an array of demographic items, 8 “College Environment”
scales that are designed to measure various aspects of the college environment, 14 “College Activity” scales that
are designed to measure students’ effort in the learning process, and 23 “Estimate of Gains” scales designed to
assess students’ evaluation of the outcomes of their college experience. Drew and Work (1998) had earlier used
the scale in a study titled “gender based differences in perception of experiences in higher education: gaining a
broader perspective.” According to them, the instrument has high reliability, relevant items, and has been used to
collect a large amount of data from a wide variety of institutions.
3. Result and analysis
The qualitative data that were gathered from the in-depth interview were reviewed while the quantitative data
were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS). Accordingly, the hypotheses in this
study were tested using the t-test for independent samples and Pearson correlation coefficient.
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Independent sample test
Table 1: Levenes test for equality of variances
F Sig. T Df Sig.(2-
tailed)
Mean
differences
Std. Error
difference
95%
confidence
interval of the
difference
Lower Upper
Equal
variances
assumed
.024 878 -
1.532
198 .127 -1.92 1.25 -4.39 .55
Perception
of students
Equal
variances
not
assumed
-
1.532
197.995 .127 -1.92 1.25 -4.39 .55
The result in the table above indicates that female students’ perception about classroom treatment is not
significantly different from that of the males (p>0.05). In other words, male and female students have similar
views about educational experiences and attainments.
Table 2: correlation of male and female attitudes to classroom treatment
Male attitude to
education
Female attitude
to education
Male attitude to education Pearson correlation 1.000 -.104
Sig. (2-tailed) . .304
N 100 61
Female attitude to education Pearson correlation -.104 1.00
Sig. (2-tailed) .304 .
N 102 61
Result in the table above indicates that there is a negative relationship between the males’ and females’ attitude
toward education (since the correlation value is negative) although, the relationship is weak and is not significant
(p>0.1).
4. Discussion
The intention of this study was to examine the conditions under which Polytechnic students (both male and
female) learn in Nigeria and to find out if their sex differences affect the way they are treated. Consequently, this
researcher employed qualitative and quantitative research instruments that were administered on the students of
the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, Nigeria. Both male and female students were studied.
The study shows that there is no significant difference in the way that male and female students are treated in
classrooms by their faculty. This result supports previous studies that have uncovered no evidence that male and
female students are treated differently in college classrooms (Rienzi, Allen, Sarmiento & McMillan, 1993; Todd
& Gerald, 1998; Polly, 2012). This result may be an indication that female students are now creating their own
subculture that probably provides them social support and sense of security centred on the fact that worldwide,
governments and societies are now generally more responsive to the girl-child education.
The study also discovers a negative relationship between the attitudes of males and females toward education.
Although, the relationship was weak and insignificant, which is an indication that gender is not the singular
important factor in determining whether a student will effectually or ineffectually participate in class activities.
This means that some other factors such as individual student’s cognitive abilities, school factors, socioeconomic
status of the students, teacher’s own competence and so on may be importantly taking into consideration by
faculty and school authorities when formulating their instructional guides and policies.
5. Conclusion and recommendation
This study concludes that gender does not play any significant role on how students perceive their class
experiences and interactions. Based on this conclusion, it could be recommended that teachers should engage in
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gender-neutral practices that promote equal opportunities for both males and females. Also, faculty need to
identify the gender biases embedded in various educational materials and texts and take necessary educational
materials and texts and take necessary steps to prevent such biases. Bailey (1992) argues that “we need to look at
the stories we are telling our students and children as far too many of our classroom examples, storybooks, and
texts describe a world in which boys and men are bright, curious, brave, inventive, and powerful but girls and
women are silent, passive and invisible.” As a result, teachers need to create a learning environment that would
be free of sex stereotyping in instructional organization, interactions, materials, and activities (Sanders, 2000).
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