The study investigated the relationship between broken homes and academic achievement of students. Three research hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The study was correlational because the study sought to establish the extent of relationship between broken homes and academic achievement. The statistical method used in analyzing the data was the Pearson product moment correlation coefficient (r). Reliable and validated questionnaires which were designed to elicit information on the hypotheses
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Learning‚ and Assessment Volume 3‚ Number 2 · January 2005 Learning With Technology: The Impact of Laptop Use on Student Achievement James Cengiz Gulek & Hakan Demirtas www.jtla.org A publication of the Technology and Assessment Study Collaborative Caroline A. & Peter S. Lynch School of Education‚ Boston College Volume 3‚ Number 2 Learning With Technology: The Impact of Laptop Use on Student Achievement James Cengiz Gulek and Hakan Demirtas Editor: Michael Russell russelmh@bc.edu Technology
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It is understandable why colleges would focus strictly on academic achievement because when it honestly comes down to it‚ one has to make good grades in order to get into a good school; however‚ I do not think admissions should be entirely based on grades. Yes‚ you should maintain a high GPA‚ but there is more to a person than just their school life. A sentence on page one says “Consider less decorated high-schoolers who have committed time to a sick relative or juggled jobs to help their families
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The Importance of Extracurricular Activities in a Student’s Life by T. Sweeney Extracurricular activities can empower students to make their own decisions and help them gain vital experience and skills to lead them on the path to their future. The Facts According to the Montana State University Extension Service‚ students involved in extracurricular activities are more likely to become leaders‚ more willing to complete tasks‚ more willing to voice opinions‚ and more likely to graduate
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Gender differences in Academic Achievement This is an excerpt from the paper... Research on gender differences in academic achievement offers educators information on implications and guidance on specific directions to take. In mathematics and science in particular‚ gender differences are well documented and reveal certain stereotypes perpetuated by society‚ school‚ and family (Manning‚ 1998‚ p. 68). This paper will look at gender differences in school achievement and how educational reforms
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new cabinet and to reward Michael Van Buren he appointed him minister to Great Britain.in 1832 Michael Van Buren elected Vice President and the in 1836 he became the President. Out of all of his accomplishments I believe that his most notable achievement was getting accepted to law school. I believe the former because if Michael Van Buren did not graduate Law school he would not have become the president of the United States William Henry Harrison William Henry Harrison was born at Berkley
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Bulacan State University College of Social Sciences and Philosophy City of Malolos‚ Bulacan The Relationship between Motivation‚ Self- efficacy and Academic Achievement Submitted by: BS Psychology students 2B Submitted to: Ms. Josefina Ochoa Department Head‚ CSSP Introduction The realm of education may be compared to that of space. We believe that we have an understanding of its fundamental properties‚ yet there are vast areas still to be explored. This is a qualitative study
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“Extracurricular Activities affecting the academic performance of students” name of student section schd name of prof date Abstract Extracurricular activities and academics has been related to each other for many reasons but they all revolve around the life of th e average student. It’s also been observed that one affects the other when it comes to the growth of the student. Many have their own opinions regarding extracurricular activities whether it’s better to take an extracurricular
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research found on it incorporation is promising. Contardi‚ Fall‚ Flora‚ Gandee and Treadway (n.d.) assert “the components of cross-curricular instruction as (a) focuses on basic skills‚ content and higher level thinking‚ (b) encourages lifelong learning‚ (c) structures learning around themes‚ big ideas‚ and meaningful concept‚ (d) provides connections between curricular disciplines‚ (e) encourages relevant real-life learning experiences‚ (f) captivates‚ motivates‚ and challenges learners‚ (g) provides
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difficult. Instead people trying to obtain scholarships through extra curricular sport activities should focus more on their academics. Some students are only doing extra curricular activities so that their college application will look better to administrators. However‚ a 4.0 grade point average is going to fare more impressive to the administrators then below average grades and a large quantity of extra curricular activities. By requiring a "C" grade point average we could stop a lot of the stereotyping
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