Level Of Academic Achievement Research Articles

Empowering Student Engagement and Academic Achievement in Physical Education Classes After COVID-19: Integration of Three Teaching Models

This study aims to analyze the effects of tactical game model (TGM) and peer teaching model (PTM) in increasing student engagement and academic achievement. The true experimental method with a 10-week randomized controlled design was adopted in this study. 54 students were allocated into experimental class 1 (TGM, n = 18, 19.60 ± 1.17 years), experimental class 2 (PTM, n = 18, 20.00 ± 1.05 years) and control class (traditional, n =18, 19.40 ± 1.43 years). The instrument in this research used the student engagement questionnaire to assess student engagement in PE classes, while semester exam scores were used as academic achievement instruments. The results of the Student's paired t-test, we observed that participants in TGM, PTM and CC experienced significant differences from pre- to post-test scores on student' engagement and academic achievement (all, p < 0.05). Meanwhile, the results show that there is a significant effect of time, group and time*group interaction on student' engagement (all, p < 0.05), and academic achievement (all, p < 0.05). Conclusions: Thus, we highlight the application of TGM and PTM in PE classes is important to improve students' levels of engagement and academic achievement.

ЕФЕКТИВНІСТЬ ОСВІТНІХ ПЛАТФОРМ ДЛЯ ВИВЧЕННЯ ПРИРОДНИЧИХ ДИСЦИПЛІН

The analysis of the capabilities of modern learning platforms (LPs), their adaptation to the needs of educational institutions of different levels and educational programs is quite important in the modern world. Studying the impact of educational platforms on the quality of knowledge acquired, the activation of creative, cognitive activity and natural science competence in schoolchildren is relevant. The purpose of the study was to establish a statistically significant relationship between the use of educational resources, the quality of education, and the motivation of students to study natural science disciplines. The main objectives are to conduct a qualitative analysis of LPs used in educational institutions; to study the effectiveness of LPs for studying natural sciences; to establish the existence of statistically significant relationships between the use of the MyКlas educational platform and students' motivation to learn in general and to study natural sciences in particular. The article analyzes the level of awareness and motivation of teachers of the Skole Academic Gymnasium (hereinafter - Skole Gymnasium) in the use of various LPs and the possibility of practical implementation during the educational process. It has been proved that there is a statistically significant relationship between the use of educational resources, the quality of education and the motivation of students of Skole Gymnasium to study natural science subjects. The level of students' academic achievement improved after using LP, mainly the MyКlas educational platform. The overall increase in academic performance in the natural sciences (Natural Sciences, Discovering Nature, Biology, Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Ecology, and the integrated course Natural Sciences) over the past 5 years is 25.7%, and the share of classes that used various tools of educational platforms has increased by 77.8%. The coefficient of determination for the regression analysis was 0.519, which indicates that educational platforms have a statistically significant impact on the quality of education.

Improvement in Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms After Treatment with Neuromodulation: A Case Study

AbstractUp to 30% of youth with concussion experience persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS) impacting cognitive, social, mental, and physical health. Limited evidence-based therapies exist to treat PPCS. We present a case of an adolescent female with multiple sports-related concussions with persistent symptoms, including headache, nausea, dizziness, brain fog, and anxiety. After 4 weeks of treatment with an auricular percutaneous electrical nerve field stimulation (PENFS) device, she had near-complete resolution of her symptoms, allowing a return to her previous level of academic achievement, as well as physical activity. Emerging evidence suggests that various forms of neuromodulation, such as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), can benefit patients with post-concussive symptoms. This adolescent female’s improvement with PENFS contributes to this expanding field.

Saudi EFL Students’ Attitudes Toward the Target Culture and Its Relationship with Their Linguistic Backgrounds

Culture and language have long been focal points of investigation, and both have been intensively discussed in the academic literature, but little attention has been paid to the influence of EFL students’ linguistic backgrounds on their attitudes toward the target culture, especially in the Saudi context. This mixed-method study aimed to explore the impact of learners’ linguistic backgrounds (mainly their language academic achievement levels and contexts of language learning) on their attitudes toward the target culture. The data was collected using an online questionnaire. A total of 84 students from the Faculty of Language and Translation at King Khaled University participated in this study. A Pearson correlation coefficient test and thematic analysis were used to interpret the data. The results showed a significant relationship between the participants’ linguistic backgrounds and their attitudes. The results also indicated that the participants had an overall positive attitude toward the integration of the target culture into language learning. In light of the findings, EFL students’ linguistic background should be taken into consideration before embedding the target culture into language learning.

Role of students’ academic procrastination in shaping mathematics achievement

ABSTRACT This study explores the role of academic procrastination in shaping mathematics achievement in Nepali schools. Utilising a quantitative research design, a cross-sectional survey was conducted with 474 students selected through multi-stage cluster sampling from eight public secondary schools in Nepal. The data were analysed using t-tests, ANOVA, and multiple linear regressions. The findings reveal significantly higher levels of both academic achievement and procrastination. Moreover, a high level of academic procrastination was found to have a significant negative effect on mathematics achievement. Influential factors in this correlation include students’ ethnicity, study hours at home, family size, and parents’ educational background. Stakeholders, including parents, teachers, and policymakers, should collaborate synergistically to address the underlying causes of procrastination and provide robust support mechanisms to enhance students’ learning outcomes.

Oral interpretation skills among English-majored graduates: A case of those from a university in Vietnam

It is undoubtedly believed that the ability to deliver effective presentations in English is not merely an academic requirement but also a vital skill for success in the professional world. Students who excel in delivering presentations often demonstrate higher levels of critical thinking, research ability, and overall academic achievement. Unfortunately, delivering presentations in English poses a significant challenge for many students, particulary those in non-native English-speaking countries like Viet Nam. Via a mixed-methods approach, the current study investigates the oral consecutive interpretation skills of English-majored graduates from Thu Dau Mot University (TDMU), finding out the challenges faced by these students in oral interpretation, focusing on four key stages: listening and understanding, notetaking, decoding notes, and expressing and reformulating. In the quantitative process, 150 graduates completed a survey questionnaire, providing broad data for statistical analysis. The qualitative process involved direct observations and semistructured interviews with 10 graduates. The observations in real-world settings utilized a structured checklist to assess four critical phases of consecutive interpretation: listening and understanding, note-taking, decoding notes, and reformulating and expressing. Key findings indicate that graduates face significant challenges in each phase. In the listening and understanding phase, difficulties include maintaining focus and comprehending complex content. Note-taking challenges involve developing effective techniques and balancing listening with writing. The note-decoding phase reveals issues with accurately reconstructing messages under time pressure. In the reformulating and expressing phase, graduates struggle with delivering fluent and coherent interpretations, especially under stress. The study highlights the importance of cognitive and memory skills, effective notetaking, stress management, and public speaking abilities in successful interpretation. This research underscores the need for a practical approach to interpreter training that addresses both technical and psychological aspects.

The effect of role play prepared with video support on ethical decision-making and motivation levels of nursing students: A quasi-experimental study.

Background: Since the increasingly complex structure of health care services brings many ethical problems, it is important to use different instructional technologies in the ethical education of future nurses.Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of role play prepared with video support on ethical decision-making and motivation levels of nursing students.Research design: A quasi-experimental study with pretest-posttest design.Participants and research context: The research was conducted in the Nursing Department of a University located in Istanbul, Turkey between October 15 and November 15, 2024. The sample of the research consisted of 3rd year nursing students. Data were collected using the Descriptive Characteristics Form, the Nursing Dilemma Test, and the Instructional Material Motivation Scale for Single-Use.Ethical considerations: Permission was obtained from Bezmialem Vakif University Non-Interventional Ethical Research Committee and the institution where the study was conducted for the implementation of the research. Written and verbal consent was obtained from all participants in accordance with the Helsinki Declaration.Findings: While there was no difference between the students' Ethical Dilemma Test Principled Thinking pre-test and post-test scores, their Practical Consideration (p = .005) and motivation levels (p = .037) post-test scores were found to be higher. There was a weak but significant negative correlation between academic achievement and pre-test teaching material motivation levels (r = -0.375, p = .041).Discussion: The use of different teaching methods and techniques in ethics education in nursing is important for future nurses to find more practical solutions to the ethical problems they will encounter during patient care.Conclusion: The results of the study indicate that the use of video-supported role play can be effective in teaching ethics courses in nursing education.

The Effect of Project-Based Stem Education Approach on Academic Achievement and Stem Career Interests in Science

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of the project-based STEM learning method prepared in accordance with the Science and Technology course curriculum on academic achievement and STEM Career Interest levels. Pre-test post-test control group experimental design was used in the study. In this context, the sample of the study consisted of 52 (n=26 experimental and n=27 control) volunteer 6th grade students studying in two different branches at Karatay Secondary School in Karatay district of Konya province in the second semester of 2021-2022 academic year. A placement test was administered in order to determine the branches in which the study would be conducted. According to the results of the exam, volunteer students studying in the closest level branches were included in the study. The students in the experimental group were taught according to the project-based STEM learning method prepared according to the outcomes of the Support and Motion System, Force and Motion, Sound Insulation, Thermal Insulation units for 64 lesson hours. The students in the control group were taught the above-mentioned units by the same instructor according to the existing program for 64 class hours. Both experimental and control group students were administered the skills-based academic achievement and STEM Career Interest Scale prepared by the Ministry of National Education as pre-test and post-test. The data obtained from the pre-test and post-test applications were evaluated in SPSS 26.0 package program. In the statistical analysis, it was found that there was a statistically significant difference between the students in the experimental and control groups in favor of the students in the experimental group (p<0.05). According to the findings obtained from the statistical analysis, it was concluded that the project-based STEM teaching method in science education increased the level of academic achievement and interest in STEM professions. Based on this result, it is predicted that students' academic achievement levels can increase with the more frequent use of project-based STEM learning method in science education by teachers

Family Socio-Economic Factors and Female Students’ Academic Achievements in Day Secondary Schools in Rwanda: A Case of Rubavu District

The research explored the impact of family socio-economic factors on the academic achievements of female students in day secondary schools in Rubavu District, Rwanda. The study aimed to identify the specific socio-economic factors affecting academic performance, assess the academic achievement levels, and analyze the relationship between these factors and student success. The study involved 243 respondents, including 150 students (both males and females),90 teachers, and 3 headteachers from Bugeshi, Busasamana, and Gisenyi Sectors. Data was collected through questionnaires for primary sources, while interviews and observations provided secondary data. Sampling methods included purposive, stratified, and simple random sampling. The research utilized both quantitative and qualitative methods, with IBM SPSS version 21.0 employed for data analysis. Descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (correlation and regression analysis) were used. Key findings include that 75.3% of respondents strongly agreed that parental education,83.9% noted parental income, and 79.6% mentioned peer groups as critical socio-economic factors influencing academic performance. For academic achievement,72% identified improved exam scores,81.7% highlighted active class participation, and 64.5% pointed to increased confidence and promotion to the next level. The study found no significant correlation between socio-economic factors and academic performance, as most results exceeded the 0.05 significance level. The research recommends that the Ministry of Education review teacher allocation, develop ICT curricula, strengthen adult literacy campaigns, and improve resource provision in day schools. Future research should further investigate socio-economic factors influencing academic outcomes.

Learning English in the ‘shadow’: Patterns and implications of English private tutoring in Vietnam

Private tutoring has grown in prominence on a global scale. While research in this area has increased in recent decades, there remains a lack of focus on English private tutoring. This gap is particularly evident in Vietnam, where research on English private tutoring has not kept pace with its growing popularity. This article sheds light on the prevalence of English private tutoring among students in public high schools in Vietnam. The study examines the rate, patterns of enrolment, the reasons for its popularity and the perceived effectiveness of English private tutoring. Based on questionnaire data collected from 583 urban, regional, and rural school students, the findings revealed an enrolment rate of over 75%, with notable disparities in enrolment patterns among students in different socio-economic areas. However, despite the prevalence of private tutoring, the research findings revealed a modest impact of such tutoring on student academic performance, evidenced by over 75% of the students reporting slight improvement in their communicative skills. Irrespective of academic achievement levels and backgrounds, private tutoring has been a widespread and normalised educational practice, reflecting the nature of social and educational competition. The study emphasises the need for more proactive measures to regulate the practice before it is well-engrained as part of the culture.

Impact of blended teaching on academic achievement and well-being in operating room students: a semi-experimental study

BackgroundVarious virtual education methods, in addition to encouraging student-centered learning, positively impact the development of personal capabilities and improvement of students’ personality growth, especially when e-learning is combined with traditional education.AimThe present study is a semi-experimental study that Impact of Blended Teaching on Academic Achievement and Well-being in Operating Room Students.MethodsThis semi-experimental study, conducted over one academic semester, involved pre-test and post-test assessments with 44 operating room students in two university centers. Participants were selected through a census method and assigned to control and intervention groups. Data collection tools included the Hermance’s Academic Achievement and Hein’s Academic Well-being questionnaires.ResultsThe results of this study indicated a statistically significant difference in the level of well-being before and after the intervention, demonstrating a significant improvement in well-being in the Blended Teaching group after the intervention (P < 0.01). Independent t-tests showed no statistically significant difference in the mean score of academic achievement between the two groups after the intervention.ConclusionBased on the results of this study, blended teaching led to an increase in academic well-being in undergraduate students. To improve the level of academic well-being of students, educational policy makers should consider ways to educate students about new educational approaches. Prioritizing strategies in using educational methods may enhance academic well-being and leading to positive educational outcomes and fostering qualified and competent care in the nursing profession. Teaching clinical skills needs repetition, daily practice and continuous use to be internalized and become a habit. It may be that due to the short period of time and the absence of the first-semester students in clinical courses and fields, the level of academic achievement of the students did not show any particular change. It is suggested that more studies be conducted on comparing the use of this method with other self-centered and active training methods with a larger sample size.

The moderating role of positive education to the relationship of level of anxiety and academic achievement in mathematics

Positive education emphasizes the study of happiness and well-being to encourage and support students, teachers, schools, and communities in their growth and development. The primary goals are to lower anxiety levels, boost life satisfaction, and improve students' academic performance. This study employed an experimental research design aimed at analyzing the post-test results of positive education in the level of anxiety and academic achievement in mathematics through moderated hierarchical multiple regression analysis. Findings showed that students' anxiety level negatively affected their mathematics academic achievement. Positive education, on the other hand, demonstrated a significant effect on the mathematical achievement of the experimental group. Positive education significantly moderated the relationship between anxiety level and mathematics academic achievement. A test of simple slopes for post-test results revealed that the relationship between anxiety level and academic achievement was significant in the experimental group, but it was not significant in the control group. These results imply that positive education intervention serves as an effective strategy for enhancing mathematics teaching.

Academic Engagement in a Post-Pandemic Environment

University students’ engagement in their academic experience has been linked to both greater retention and higher levels of academic achievement. Recognizing that COVID-19 had a negative effect on university engagement, the goal of this study was to measure the level of academic engagement post-pandemic. It was hypothesized that individual difference variables, such as academic self-esteem and resilience would significantly contribute to greater academic engagement, as would institutional variables, such as professor-student rapport. Online self-report questionnaires were completed by 271 second-year Carleton University students. Results indicated that academic self-esteem, resilience, and professor-student rapport were significantly and positively correlated with academic engagement. Professor-student rapport remained a significant predictor of academic engagement, even after controlling for individual levels of academic self-esteem. These findings indicate that students play an active role in their university engagement, and that support from professors can play a significant role in their university experience.

Impact of different levels of academic achievement on epistemological beliefs

Impact of different levels of academic achievement on epistemological beliefs

Quality of IEPs for Students with Complex Support Needs: Is There Alignment Across IEP Components?

ABSTRACT Educators and families develop individualized education programs (IEPs) to address unique needs of individual students with disabilities. Addressing all student needs is critical to ensuring students receive a free and appropriate public education. To understand how IEP teams address the needs of students with complex support needs, we examined the alignment of IEP goals and supplementary aids and services with the stated needs of 112 elementary students with complex support needs as reported in their present levels of academic achievement and functional performance. We found there was a large amount of variation in alignment, but that 32.76% of stated student needs were not addressed by goals or supplementary aids and services. Neither educational placement nor type of student need was statistically significant in terms of whether a student need was addressed in the IEP. These findings suggest a serious threat to a student’s right to a free and appropriate public education. Implications for practice and research are discussed.

Toward an Authentic Understanding of Catholic School Identity

AbstractResearchers have studied Catholic schools for decades, often in an attempt to extrapolate from them lessons that may help public schools accomplish similar levels of academic achievement and other desirable goals, such as social mobility, social efficiency, and democratic equality. But research that attempts to understand Catholic education from a secular perspective inevitably misunderstands the purpose of education that Catholic schools themselves claim to pursue, i.e., beatitude. This unique purpose is the source of Catholic school identity. Here, Christopher Hurst argues that by considering Catholic education as the practice of a distinctly Catholic tradition, researchers can authentically assess how well Catholic schools are achieving their own stated goals, and whether their practices can be applied outside of a particular Catholic context.

Boosting Grade 2A Islamic Elementary Students' Motivation via Hybrid Learning at Sari Bumi Sidoarjo

This study investigates the impact of hybrid learning on student motivation, focusing on class 2A students across varying levels of academic achievement. Employing a qualitative approach with a phenomenological lens, data was gathered through observation, interviews, documentation, and questionnaires. Validity was ensured through technical triangulation. The findings reveal a significant increase in student motivation following the implementation of hybrid learning. Students demonstrated heightened enthusiasm, attentiveness, earnestness, and active engagement in discussions and internet-based research. These results underscore the potential of hybrid learning to enhance student motivation, thus suggesting its relevance for contemporary educational practices. Highlights : Hybrid learning fosters student motivation: The study showcases how hybrid learning positively impacts students' motivation, resulting in increased enthusiasm and active participation in the learning process. Phenomenological inquiry: Employing a qualitative phenomenological approach, the research delves into the subjective experiences of students, providing rich insights into their perceptions and behaviors within the hybrid learning environment. Implications for educational practice: The findings underscore the potential of hybrid learning as a strategy to enhance student engagement and academic achievement, suggesting its relevance for contemporary educational practices worldwide. Keywords: Hybrid learning, Student motivation, Phenomenological approach, Academic achievement, Qualitative research

학급풍토가 중학생의 사회쟁점에 대한 의견표명에 미치는 영향

The purpose of this study is to establish a foundation for effective classroom discussions using issues by empirically verifying the effect of class climate on middle school students’ expression of opinions. To this end, a survey was conducted on 337 students enrolled in middle schools in Seoul, and multiple regression analysis was performed to examine the relationship between variables. The research yielded the following results: firstly, among the sub-factors of class climate, friction and satisfaction emerged as statistically significant variables. Secondly, personal factors such as academic achievement and knowledge level about issues exhibited a significant positive correlation with learners’ expression of opinion, consistent with prior studies. Encouraging learners’ expression of opinions in classroom discussions is crucial for fostering democracy and revitalizing political participation. The findings of this research can serve as a guide for the smooth operation of discussion classes utilizing issues.

Sports Practice for Children and Its Role in Enhancing Family Communication and Academic Achievement in the Point of View of the Parents

The study aimed to identify children’s sports practice and its role in enhancing family communication and academic achievement from the parents’ point of view. The descriptive approach was used, in addition to using the questionnaire as a tool for the study, which was applied to a sample of (57) parents of children who practice sports; The study concluded that children's sports practice would open areas of discussion and dialogue between members of the same family in various fields, which paves the way for communication within the family; In addition, regular sports practice plays an effective role in creating a positive family atmosphere, and paves the way for dialogues and discussions between children and parents. It also concluded that practicing sports in the right ways is a helpful factor in increasing the level of academic achievement. In addition, the practice of systematic sports activities helps in psychological compatibility and modifies and refines the behavior of children who practice sports.

Exploring EFL students’ prompt engineering in human–AI story writing: an activity theory perspective

ABSTRACT This study applies Activity Theory to investigate how English as a foreign language (EFL) students prompt generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools during short story writing. Sixty-seven Hong Kong secondary school students created their own generative-AI tools using open-source language models and wrote short stories with them. The study collected and analyzed the students’ generative-AI tools, short stories, and written reflections on their conditions or purposes for prompting. The research identified three main themes regarding the purposes for which students' prompt generative-AI tools during short story writing: a lack of awareness of purposes, overcoming writer's block, and developing, expanding, and improving the story. The study also identified common characteristics of students’ activity systems, including the sophistication of their generative-AI tools, the quality of their stories, and their school's overall academic achievement level, for their prompting of generative-AI tools for the three purposes during short story writing. The study's findings suggest that teachers should be aware of students’ purposes for prompting generative-AI tools to provide tailored instructions and scaffolded guidance. The findings may also help designers provide differentiated instructions for users at various levels of story development when using a generative-AI tool.