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1	Factors influencing the choice of mathematics as a subject at senior secondary level Ngobeli, Dorah Thinavhuyo 06 1900 (has links) The study was undertaken to identify the factors that influence standard seven pupils when they choose whether to continue with mathematics at senior secondary level or not. The relative importance of the factors was also determined. The literature study identified the following factors: attitude towards mathematics, utility of mathematics, family members' influence, mathematics teacher's influence, peer group influence, achievement and gender. The empirical study dealt with the following: * A 77 item questionnaire was completed by 201 standard seven pupils. * The statistical analysis revealed significant differences between pupils who chose mathematics and those who did not, with regard to all variables except gender. * A regression analysis identified the most influential factors as achievement, family members' influence, attitude and the mathematics teacher. * The overall implications were: - Pupils be made to experience success so that their attitudes may change. - Parents must be involved in their children's education. / Psychology of Education / M. Ed. (Psychology of Education) Secondary school child Mathematics achievement Cognitive factors Non-cognitive factors Peer group Attitudes Mathematics teacher Family members Mathematics 510.71268 Mathematical ability
2	Factors influencing the choice of mathematics as a subject at senior secondary level Ngobeli, Dorah Thinavhuyo 06 1900 (has links) The study was undertaken to identify the factors that influence standard seven pupils when they choose whether to continue with mathematics at senior secondary level or not. The relative importance of the factors was also determined. The literature study identified the following factors: attitude towards mathematics, utility of mathematics, family members' influence, mathematics teacher's influence, peer group influence, achievement and gender. The empirical study dealt with the following: * A 77 item questionnaire was completed by 201 standard seven pupils. * The statistical analysis revealed significant differences between pupils who chose mathematics and those who did not, with regard to all variables except gender. * A regression analysis identified the most influential factors as achievement, family members' influence, attitude and the mathematics teacher. * The overall implications were: - Pupils be made to experience success so that their attitudes may change. - Parents must be involved in their children's education. / Psychology of Education / M. Ed. (Psychology of Education) Secondary school child Mathematics achievement Cognitive factors Non-cognitive factors Peer group Attitudes Mathematics teacher Family members Mathematics 510.71268 Mathematical ability
3	The influence of the home environment on the academic performance of secondary school children Maja, Florah Mabogwera 01 1900 (has links) The primary aim of this research was to determine whether the home environment of secondary school children has an influence on their academic performance. A literature study was done where the major aspects of the home environment were identified: family lifestyle, parental involvement and attitude, physical living conditions. An analysis of academic performance and the factors affecting it was done. A measuring instrument was developed in order to measure the home environment in terms of being positive or negative. The results of the empirical research indicated that while home environment and age do play a significant role in the academic performance of secondary school children, gender, maternal employment, and whether the child lives permanently with both parents, did not. The educational implications of the findings and the teacher's role are discussed, and guidelines regarding the development of a home environment conducive to better academic performance are given. / Psychology of Education / M. Ed. (Psychology of Education) Home environment Academic performance Physical living conditions Family support Secondary school child Maternal employment Gender Age Communication Single parent 373.1264 Academic achievement -- Social aspects Home and school High school students – Psychology
4	The influence of the home environment on the academic performance of secondary school children Maja, Florah Mabogwera 01 1900 (has links) The primary aim of this research was to determine whether the home environment of secondary school children has an influence on their academic performance. A literature study was done where the major aspects of the home environment were identified: family lifestyle, parental involvement and attitude, physical living conditions. An analysis of academic performance and the factors affecting it was done. A measuring instrument was developed in order to measure the home environment in terms of being positive or negative. The results of the empirical research indicated that while home environment and age do play a significant role in the academic performance of secondary school children, gender, maternal employment, and whether the child lives permanently with both parents, did not. The educational implications of the findings and the teacher's role are discussed, and guidelines regarding the development of a home environment conducive to better academic performance are given. / Psychology of Education / M. Ed. (Psychology of Education) Home environment Academic performance Physical living conditions Family support Secondary school child Maternal employment Gender Age Communication Single parent 373.1264 Academic achievement -- Social aspects Home and school High school students – Psychology

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