scholarly journals Attitude, Self-Efficacy and Students’ Academic Performance in Mathematics

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Neryl Joy D. Alpacion ◽  
Cristian T. Camañan ◽  
Arlyn Jane L. Gregorio ◽  
Jun Mark R. Panlaan ◽  
Randy A. Tudy
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Correlation Study ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Attitude Towards Mathematics ◽  
The Subject

Mathematics is an interesting but a very challenging subject. Several studies reported different factors which lead to students’ poor performance in this subject. This study aimed to determine the influence of attitude and self-efficacy towards academic performance in Mathematics for Grade 8 students. It employed causal correlational research design. The findings revealed that the level of academic performance of the students was satisfactory. In terms of the level of attitude towards Mathematics subject, it is either positive or negative. As to the students’ self-efficacy, it is neither high nor low. No significant difference was found on the level of attitude and self-efficacy when grouped according to gender. It was also discovered that only attitude towards Mathematics manifested significant influence to academic performance. Students who have shown positive attitude towards the subject tend to perform well. Hence, performance in Mathematics can be improved by developing a positive attitude towards the subject. Parents, teachers and other stakeholders have the responsibility of helping the students in this aspect.   Keywords - Mathematics, self-efficacy, attitudes towards Mathematics, correlation study, Philippines

scholarly journals Relación Entre Los Deberes Para Casa y el Rendimiento Académico del Alumnado de Primaria

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Mª Elena Parra González ◽  
Christian A. Sánchez Núñez
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Complex Phenomenon ◽  
Optimal Conditions ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Perceived Difficulty ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Homework is a complex phenomenon that is related to many variables to consider. Many authors defend the relationship of homework with the improvement of the students’ academic performance. This descriptive and correlational research studies and analyses variables, which may have a significant influence between homework and academic performance. The study sample was composed of 747 students, 679 families, and 57 teachers of 4th, 5th, and 6th grade of Primary Education. The informants answered three questionnaires built ad hoc for each group. Among the main variables and relationships analyzed, the frequency of the performance of homework, doing homework with help, the time invested in them or the degree of difficulty of homework, which were all related to performance, were found. Prior to the main conclusions of the study, it was found that there is no significant relationship between investing more time on homework and getting better grades; there is a relationship between perceived difficulty in tasks and poor performance; students have better grades when they try harder, have optimal conditions for doing homework and when the type of homework entails studying and/or reviewing.

scholarly journals Awareness, Attitude, Implementation and Academic Performance in Science Curriculum: A Correlational Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 337-348
Author(s):  
Jick C. Balinario
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Science Curriculum ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Science Laboratory ◽  
Laboratory Equipment ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Academic Qualification ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
K To 12

The descriptive-correlational research examined the awareness, attitude, and implementation of science spiral curriculum concerning students’ academic performance. Findings revealed that teachers are moderately aware, have a favorable attitude, and moderately implemented the science curriculum, including objectives, methodology, learning resources, and assessment were relatively implemented while facilities were less implemented. It was also determined that they have a satisfactory rating in a science subject regarding students’ performance. The level of awareness, attitude, and implementation of the K to 12 science curriculum regarding sex, academic qualification, and teaching length had no significant difference. Finally, it revealed further that the level of awareness, attitude, and implementation of the spiral progression curriculum to students’ academic performance has no significant relationship to the aforementioned variable. Thus, enhancement programs, skills training, and the procurement of science laboratory equipment are needed to enhance the educational process to meet the K to 12 science curriculum set standards.

scholarly journals Residential status of medical students as a factor affecting formative and summative academic performance in Forensic Medicine at Rehman Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 07-10
Author(s):  
Khalil-Ur -Rehman ◽  
Rizwan Faisal ◽  
Rizwan Qaisar ◽  
Mian Mujahid Shah
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Forensic Medicine ◽  
Residential Status ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: A rigorous characterization of the impact of residential status of medical students (hostelites vs. day scholars) on the particulars of their academic performance has been lacking in Pakistan. Objective: To determine the relation of residential status of third year MBBS students to their academic performance in Forensic Medicine based on comparison of their pre-professional and professional examinations results during 2019. Materials & Methods: A comparative study was conducted from August to October 2019 on the examination performance of third year MBBS students of Rehman Medical College, Peshawar in the subject of Forensic Medicine. The results of theory and viva pre-professional and professional examinations were compared and categorized by residential status of students (Hostelites or Day Scholars). Students were categorized into groups according to their academic performance. Descriptive and Comparative data analysis was performed by SPSS 22.0, keeping p≤0.05 as significant. Results: No significant difference was found in the mean marks of hostelites and day scholars in pre-professional and professional examinations. The trend of significant improvement from pre-professional to professional examinations was similar in both groups, and it applied to both the theory and viva examinations. A significant correlation existed between the performance in two examinations among all students with no difference between the hostelites and day scholars. Conclusion: Residential status of MBBS students had no effect on their academic performance in the subject of Forensic Medicine. Keywords: Academic performance, Forensic Medicine, hostelites, day scholars

scholarly journals Investigation of Correlation Between Research Self-Efficacy and Academic Performance in Iranian Students of Health Sciences

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Khatony ◽  
Parisa Shiri ◽  
Maryam janatolmakan ◽  
Seyyed Mohsen Azizi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Research Performance ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Pubmed Database ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Iranian Students

Abstract Purpose One of the most important concepts in educational psychology is self-efficacy. Self-efficacy in the learning and research process can play an important role in the success of students. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the level of research self-efficacy in students and its correlation with academic performance. Methods In this correlation study, 210 Iranian students of health sciences participated. The self-efficacy in research measure (SERM) and grade point average (GPA) was used for data collection. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 18. Results Most of the students used internet and library resources for more than 3 hours and less than 1 hour per day, respectively. In addition, students mostly used the PubMed database. The mean research self-efficacy score among students was 183.12 ± 46.54 out of 297. There was a significant difference between the mean research self-efficacy score and age group (F = 2.103, P ≤ 0.01). Research self-efficacy had a significant correlation with academic performance (r = 0.648, P ≤ 0.01). Conclusion In this study, research self-efficacy of students was at a moderate level. Research self-efficacy showed associations with academic performance. In general, the findings suggest that research self-efficacy is very important in students’ educational-research performance. Therefore, educational and psychological interventions are necessary to enhance the research self-efficacy beliefs.

scholarly journals The Contribution of Reading Strategy and Self Efficacy to the Reading Comprehension of College Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Pritantina Yuni Lestari
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Reading Strategies ◽  
Reading Strategy ◽  
English Department ◽  
Know How ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
The Subject

This research is aimed to know how strong the contribution of readingstrategy and self-efficacy to students’ reading comprehension. Quantitativeapproach with correlational research design used in this research. Correlationalresearch design is chosen to find out the contribution of independent to thedependent variable. The population of English Department of Faculty of TeacherTraining and Education of UNISKA Kediri consisting of 240 students werechosen as the subject of research and 150 of them were selected as the sample.Simple random sampling using lottery was used as the method of taking sample.The data was gotten by applying three instruments, questionnaire for readingstrategy and self-efficacy, especially for self-regulated learning of reading subject,and also reading comprehension test. Then regression formula was used to analysethe contribution of reading strategies and self-efficacy to reading comprehensionof the students.The result states the reading strategy and self-efficacy significantlycontribute to the students’ reading comprehension.

scholarly journals The effect of educational attainment, length of work experience on the self-efficacy of teachers and employees

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-28
Author(s):  
Damianus Abun ◽  
Sonny Bumanglag Asuncion ◽  
Janette R. Lazaro ◽  
Theogenia Magallanes ◽  
C. Catbagan Nimfa
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Educational Attainment ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
The Self ◽  
Multilinear Regression ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Multilinear Regression Analysis ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference

The study aims to determine the effect of educational attainment, length of work experience on self-efficacy and also to determine the difference of self-efficacy of employees based on the educational attainment and the length of work experience. To support the theories of the study, literature was reviewed. The study used a descriptive correlational research design and the questionnaires were used to gather the data. The population of the study was all employees of the Divine Word College of Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. The Multilinear regression analysis was used to determine the correlation and the analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to determine the difference of self-efficacy among employees based on educational attainment and the length of work experience. The study found that the self-efficacy of employees was high and there is a correlation between educational attainment and self-efficacy and the length of work experience and self-efficacy. It is also found that there is a significant difference in self-efficacy among employees based on educational attainment and the length of work experience. Thus, based on the findings, then the hypotheses of the study are accepted.

scholarly journals STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS TOWARDS MATHEMATICS: THE CASE OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BORANA ZONE, ETHIOPIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-180
Author(s):  
Awol Assen
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Classroom Climate ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Course Development ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Attitude Towards Mathematics ◽  
Comprehensive Picture ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Students Attitudes

Mathematics is an essential field of science applied in nearly all areas of knowledge and individuals’ daily lives. Therefore, understanding students’ attitudes towards it and affecting their mathematics performance is an essential step for appropriate intervention to make the subject enjoyable. This paper aims to give a comprehensive picture of students’ attitudes towards mathematics and factors that affect their attitude and achievement. To achieve this objective, purposive and random sampling techniques were used. A questionnaire measuring students’ attitudes and their achievement in the subject was distributed to sample students in secondary schools. Data were collected using a questionnaire that was validated, pilot tested, and its reliability was determined. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Students were asked to respond to a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire that includes factors that affect the teaching practice, teachers’ attribution, classroom climate, and students’ concern as a contributing factor for their attitude towards mathematics. Besides, five free-response questions were also included to get an in-depth view of students towards mathematics. Results indicated that students have an almost positive attitude towards mathematics. Factors contributing to poor performance include lack of practice, language deficiency, societal influence, comprehensive content of the subject, lack of background on the course, development of examination in mathematics, absence of tutorial, the need for more recreation, and lack of confidence. Students’ attitude towards mathematics has determined students’ achievement directly as well as the perspective of students, and their achievements are interdependent.

scholarly journals The Effect of Media of Chemondro and Hybrid of Video Conference on Teaching Learning towards Students’ Self-efficacy and Students’ Achievement on the Subject of Solubility and Solubility Product

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nira Listyawati ◽  
Jaslin Ikhsan ◽  
Kristian Handoyo Sugiyarto ◽  
Antuni Wiyarsi
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Solubility Product ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Hybrid Learning ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Video Conference ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Teaching Learning

This research was conducted to analyze the effect of using the media of chemondro and hybrid video conferences in the teaching-learning toward students’ self-efficacy and students’ achievement on the subject of solubility and solubility product. The instruments of this research are the questionnaire and solubility and solubility product test. Thus, the research was set as quasi-experiment research using post-test only and non-equivalent control group design. By purposive sampling technique, the samples from 6 classes composed of 2 public senior high schools were selected. The classes were divided into 2 of hybrid learning with video conference and chemondro game (A), 2 classes of hybrid learning with video conference (B), and 2 classes of chemondro game (C). The corresponding data were collected on the basis of a self-efficacy learning questionnaire and a multiple-choice posttest of students' achievement in the subject of solubility and solubility product. The data were then tested by Manova. The results show that there was a significant difference in students’ self-efficacy and students’ chemistry cognitive achievement among the three classes, A, B, and C.

scholarly journals ENHANCING COMMITMENT TO PHYSICS USING LOCALLY SOURCED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 992-997
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Joan ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Science Curriculum ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
School Students ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Research Attention ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Subject

Physics is an integral part of the science curriculum in the educational landscape of Nigeria. The subject has attracted extensive research attention primarily due to its relevance and growing concern about the accompanying poor performance. Numerous literatures abound that suggest varying approaches to increasing students interest, motivation, and performance in the subject. However, effort geared towards improving students commitment to the subject is scarcely documented. The present study was aimed to determine whether there would be a difference in commitment to physics between students taught with locally sourced materials and those taught with the conventional learning materials in a convenience sample of 201 senior secondary school students. The students were pooled from the Kogi state secondary education system. A quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test research design were adopted. The result found a statistically significant difference between the research conditions. Thus, the study concludes that the locally sourced instructional materials are an indispensable teaching approach that might increase students commitment to physics. The practical implication of the study is discussed.

scholarly journals The Effect of Coding Teaching on Students’ Self-Efficacy Perceptions of Technology and Design Courses

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 3822
Author(s):  
Celalettin Özden ◽  
Murat Tezer
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Qualitative Dimension ◽  
Technology And Design

The aim of this research was to examine the effect of coding teaching on students’ self-efficacy perceptions of technology and design courses. A consecutive-explanatory design in a combined research model was used in this study. The qualitative dimension of the research was carried out through a random experimental design with pre/post-tests with controlled groups, and the qualitative dimension was conducted through interview techniques. The participants were seventh grade students from Şehit Hüseyin Ruso Secondary school in Lefkoşa, North Cyprus, in the 2016–2017 academic year. The quantitative data were collected through the “Technology and Design Course Self-efficacy Perception Scale”, developed by the researcher, and the qualitative data were collected through interview forms oriented around “Coding Teaching and Revised Technology and Design Course Teaching Program”. The quantitative data were analyzed through related and unrelated sampling t-test, Cohen’s d effect size coefficiency, and two-way variance analyses, and the qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis. A significant difference was observed between the students, taking coding teaching, and self-efficacy perceptions of Technology and Design courses compared to the control groups. Besides, it was noted that students taking coding teaching courses exhibited a positive attitude towards the course, and they practiced their metacognitive thinking and social skills at top levels. Based on the students’ views, it is obvious that coding teaching has a positive effect on their self-efficacy perceptions of the subject.

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