scholarly journals DISCIPLINARY AWARENESS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (5(SE)) ◽  
pp. 16-21
Author(s):  
R. Rakulan ◽  
V.A. Malathy
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Level

School students need clear boundaries: boundaries that adults - parents as well as teachers - must set. We cannot abdicate our responsibility when students move outside those boundaries. To do that is to betray children, because the consequences of bad behaviour are so damaging It is the duty of the parents and teachers to create disciplinary awareness. The study aimed to examine the disciplinary awareness among secondary school students. The investigator adopted survey method to study the disciplinary awareness among school students. For this study a sample of 300 school students from 5 Govt and Private schools which are situated in and around Udumalpet town of Tirupur district in Tamil Nadu were selected by the investigator using simple random sampling technique. The findings reveal that 28.33% of the school students belong to low level of disciplinary awareness, 43.66% of school students the belong to moderate level of disciplinary awareness, 28% of  school students belong to high level of disciplinary awareness. Also it is found that there is a significant difference in attitude towards disciplinary awareness between male and female among school students. Females possess better disciplinary awareness than male students.

scholarly journals ADJUSTMENT PROBLEM AND ITS IMPACT ON ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. 603-607
Author(s):  
P. Surya ◽  
S. Mahendran
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Adjustment Problem ◽  
School Students ◽  
Achievement In Mathematics ◽  
The Impact

Adjustment problem has impacted on student activities, behavior, health and education in general. The study aimed to examine the adjustment problem and its impact on achievement in mathematics among secondary school students. The investigator adopted survey method to study the impact of adjustment problem and its impact on achievement in mathematics among secondary school students. For this study a sample of 300 secondary school students from four Govt and Private schools which are situated in Dindigul district in Tamil Nadu were selected by the investigator using simple random sampling technique. The findings reveal that there is significant mean score difference in adjustment problems and its impact on academic achievement in mathematics among secondary school students.

scholarly journals ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (5(SE)) ◽  
pp. 22-26
Author(s):  
Dhanya ◽  
Pankajam R
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
School Students ◽  
Brighter Future

Environmental awareness is to understand the fragility of our environment and the importance of its protection. Promoting environmental awareness is an easy way to become an environmental steward and participate in creating a brighter future for our children. The study aimed to examine the environmental awareness among secondary school students. The investigator adopted survey method to study the environmental awareness among secondary school students. For this study a sample of 300 secondary students from six Govt and Private schools which are situated in and around Coimbatore district in Tamil Nadu were selected by the investigator using simple random sampling technique. The findings reveal that there is no significant environmental awareness among secondary school students.

scholarly journals Emotional, School Environment and Intelligence Academic Achievement of Secondary School Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 2651-2657
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
School Students ◽  
High Level

Purpose – In the present century the need and importance of understanding the emotional intelligence of the learner has been grown among the educationists. This is especially true and more prevalent in professions that require the employees to be highly emotionally intelligent such as in the teaching profession. In this study Emotional Intelligence, School Environment and Academic Achievement of secondary school students was probed to find the relationship between and among Emotional nature, School climate and outcomes of standard IX and X students. Methodology - In this study the Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire, School Environment Scale (SES) is used. The investigator used stratified random sampling technique for selecting the sample. The study will adopt a Normative Survey Method. The variables studied are the Emotional Intelligence, School Environment and Academic Achievement. Emotional Intelligence Scale developed and validated by the Balasubramanain and Shanty in 2005 is used for the study. Further School Environment questionnaire developed and validated by the Shanty Jose 2009 is used for the study. The academic achievement scores obtained by the student is used for analysing the learning outcome. Findings - Finding shows from the study shows that there is a high level of Emotional Intelligence, school environment and academic achievement of secondary school students. No significant differences found between and among Emotional Intelligence, School Environment and Academic Achievement with respect to the variables gender, class, type of institutions, locality and medium of instruction. There is a significant relationship exists between and among Emotional Intelligence, school environment and academic achievement and its sub variables. Significance - Emotion as the basis of all behaviours and activities and so is directly related to all human nature and achievements. Emotions are source of motivation, source of learning,source of strength and endurance to body. Emotional intelligence is being able to understand one's one behaviour and to use this to guide their action. Understanding the emotional intelligence of learner will help to analyse the academic performance of individual learner and to provide them useful support.

scholarly journals Academic Achievement of Adolescents In Relation To Parental Encouragement

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ms. Bilkees Abdullah Puju
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
School Students ◽  
Parental Encouragement ◽  
Significant Difference

The present aimed to investigate the academic achievement of adolescents in relation to parental encouragement. The respondents were secondary school students of district Baramulla of Kashmir. A sample of 200 secondary school students (N=100 boys and 100 girls) by employing simple random sampling. Descriptive survey method was employed; Parental Encouragement scale and Total scores of students in previous class were taken as measure of academic achievement of secondary school students, t-test and multiple correlation were employed to analyze the data. The study revealed that (a)there exists significant relationship between academic achievement and Parental Encouragement of students, (b) there is significant difference in Academic Achievement of Boys and Girls, (c) show that significant difference in Parental Encouragement of Boys and Girls students, (d) shows that the boys of urban areas achieve good Academic Achievement as compare to the boys of rural area, and(e) shows that the Girls of urban areas achieve good Academic Achievement as compare to the Academic Achievement of Girls of rural area.

scholarly journals ADOLESCENTS’ AWARENESS OF VARIOUS WAYS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES AS EXPRESSED BY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OYO METROPOLIS

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
John Idowu Shittu ◽  
Ayotunde Oyedele Oyediran ◽  
Oyelade Oyekola Olukayode
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Human Trafficking ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Preventive Strategies ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study investigated adolescents’ awareness of the various ways of human trafficking and preventive strategies among secondary school students in Oyo metropolis. Two research questions and two hypotheses were raised to guide the study. Descriptive survey method was adopted to carry out the study. Stratified random sampling technique was employed to select 250 respondents for the study. A researcher designed questionnaire titled ‘Knowledge of Human Trafficking and Preventive Strategies Questionnaire’ (KOHTPSQ); was used as instrument for data collection. The research questions were answered using mean, while the research hypotheses were tested using the z-test statistics at 0.05 level of confidence. The findings showed that male and female students of secondary schools in Oyo metropolis are to a great extent, aware of the ways by which human can be trafficked. A significant difference existed in the knowledge of the ways by which human are being trafficked. It was recommended that counsellors should organise group counselling session/workshop/seminar/ conferences for adolescents’ and parents to educate them on various ways human can be trafficked. Also, government should intensify effort on preventive strategies against human trafficking.

Comparative study of achievement motivation and self-concept of secondary school students

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Naik Dinesh P. ◽  
Ahirrao Kiran D.
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Achievement Motivation ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Low Achievers ◽  
High Achievers ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference

The present study "Achievement Motivation and Self-concept of Secondary School Students" was investigated to find the comparison between Self-concept and Achievement Motivation of High Achievers and low Achievers of Secondary School Students. Data for the study were collected using Self-concept Questionnaire developed by Saraswath (1984) and Achievement Motive Test (ACMT) developed by Bhargava (1994). The investigator used simple random sampling technique for selecting the sample. The sample consists of 150 Secondary school students. For analyzing data "t" test were used. Findings revels the significant difference between High Achievers and Low Achievers in respect to Achievement Motivation and Self-Concept of Secondary School Students. Computed 't' = 1.34 dose not shows significant differences on achievement motivation, still high achievers scored high on achievement motivation than low achievers, whereas on self concept differences were found as 't'= 4.30 found significant at 0.01 level.

scholarly journals ADOLESCENTS’ AWARENESS OF VARIOUS WAYS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES AS EXPRESSED BY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OYO METROPOLIS

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
John Idowu Shittu ◽  
Ayotunde Oyedele Oyediran ◽  
Oyelade Oyekola Olukayode
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Human Trafficking ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Preventive Strategies ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study investigated adolescents’ awareness of the various ways of human trafficking and preventive strategies among secondary school students in Oyo metropolis. Two research questions and two hypotheses were raised to guide the study. Descriptive survey method was adopted to carry out the study. Stratified random sampling technique was employed to select 250 respondents for the study. A researcher designed questionnaire titled ‘Knowledge of Human Trafficking and Preventive Strategies Questionnaire’ (KOHTPSQ); was used as instrument for data collection. The research questions were answered using mean, while the research hypotheses were tested using the z-test statistics at 0.05 level of confidence. The findings showed that male and female students of secondary schools in Oyo metropolis are to a great extent, aware of the ways by which human can be trafficked. A significant difference existed in the knowledge of the ways by which human are being trafficked. It was recommended that counsellors should organise group counselling session/workshop/seminar/ conferences for adolescents’ and parents to educate them on various ways human can be trafficked. Also, government should intensify effort on preventive strategies against human trafficking.

scholarly journals Mathematics Anxiety as a Predictor of Academic Achievement in Mathematics among Higher Secondary School Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Nandhini M ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Mathematics Anxiety ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Statistical Technique ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
School Students ◽  
Achievement In Mathematics ◽  
The Relationship

The Aim of this study is to find out the relationship between Mathematics Anxiety and Achievement in Mathematics of Higher Secondary School Students. The Sample of the study was selected by using Simple Random Sampling technique which includes 1050 Higher Secondary School Students in Chennai. Normative Survey Method was used to collect data. Mathematics Anxiety was measured using the Mathematics Anxiety Scale. Correlational Analysis was the Statistical Technique used. Study reveals that there exist a Negative Correlation between Mathematics Anxiety and Achievement in Mathematics. Results shows that higher the Mathematics Anxiety, lower the Achievement in Mathematics. Based on the results, it was recommended that, Mathematics Teachers should be trained periodically in order to have ideas of innovative approaches of Teaching Mathematics to avoid Anxiety

scholarly journals The Prevalence of Sports Betting in Tanzania Secondary School Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 23-32
Author(s):  
Nuriath A. Habibu ◽  
Iramba F. Iramba ◽  
Yusuph Kambuga
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Sports Betting ◽  
Male Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Public And Private

The purpose of this paper was to determine the prevalence of sports betting among secondary school students in Tanzania. The study was conducted in the Dodoma region and covered four secondary schools in Dodoma City. The probability sampling procedure was used to select students randomly for everyone to have the chance of being involved. The judgmental sampling technique were used to collect information from the head of discipline units and class teachers, and simple random sampling was used to select both public and private secondary schools. The study administered questionnaires and interview questions to students, classes, head of discipline units, and class teachers. The questionnaires and interview questions targeted at picturing out the rate at which sports betting was intruding students. The finding shows that students aged between 10-17 years were reported to have high interest and feelings to take the risks of betting. The findings also show that females students are less involved in betting activities compared to male students. Besides, it was found that male students spend more of their precious time 6-10 hours a day in betting compared to female students. Furthermore, it was revealed that majority of students had taken part in more than one bet among the identified games including bet-way, premier bet, sport pesa, and tatu Mzuka.s

scholarly journals ADOLESCENTS’ AWARENESS OF VARIOUS WAYS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES AS EXPRESSED BY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OYO METROPOLIS

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
John Idowu Shittu ◽  
Ayotunde Oyedele Oyediran ◽  
Oyelade Oyekola Olukayode
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Human Trafficking ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Preventive Strategies ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study investigated adolescents’ awareness of the various ways of human trafficking and preventive strategies among secondary school students in Oyo metropolis. Two research questions and two hypotheses were raised to guide the study. Descriptive survey method was adopted to carry out the study. Stratified random sampling technique was employed to select 250 respondents for the study. A researcher designed questionnaire titled ‘Knowledge of Human Trafficking and Preventive Strategies Questionnaire’ (KOHTPSQ); was used as instrument for data collection. The research questions were answered using mean, while the research hypotheses were tested using the z-test statistics at 0.05 level of confidence. The findings showed that male and female students of secondary schools in Oyo metropolis are to a great extent, aware of the ways by which human can be trafficked. A significant difference existed in the knowledge of the ways by which human are being trafficked. It was recommended that counsellors should organise group counselling session/workshop/seminar/ conferences for adolescents’ and parents to educate them on various ways human can be trafficked. Also, government should intensify effort on preventive strategies against human trafficking.

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