Academic Success Of Students Research Articles

Achievement emotions predict transfer student academic success

Transfer students comprise half of all undergraduate students, yet their educational experiences may differ in meaningful ways from those of traditional students. Importantly, the transfer student population is diverse and not monolithic. Achievement emotions, which occur in an iterative pattern with past experiences informing current and future emotions, are particularly understudied within the transfer population. This survey study (N = 721) examines how diverse transfer students’ enjoyment and anxiety achievement emotions relate to GPA and term-to-term persistence. Results of the study showed that both anxiety and enjoyment emotions predicted term GPA and persistence for transfer students. However, when controlling for anxiety emotions, enjoyment emotions were no longer a significant predictor. These relations differed across demographic groups. Achievement emotions are an integral part of transfer students’ experiences in higher education, creating opportunities for institutions to improve their students’ educational outcomes.

Student Academic Success in Linear Algebra in an Open Distance Learning Environment

Academic success in first year university mathematics in been problematic for decades and mathematics educators keep looking for the causes. What has been universally agreed, is that the theoretical and abstract nature of mathematics plays a role. A module on Linear Algebra at an Open Distance eLearning (ODeL) institution, was identified for investigation due to very high dropout and failure rates. This article concentrates on identifying the types of knowledge (e.g., procedural, conceptual, strategic, schematic and declarative) necessary for academic success in the subject. Using the literature, a conceptual framework is developed to classify students’ answers into the various types of knowledge. The research question asks what types of knowledge contributes to academic success in Linear Algebra. Script analysis is used to answer the research question. The results showed that lack of the necessary declarative knowledge which forms the basis for the other forms of knowledge as well as procedural knowledge were the main causes of the resulting misconceptions and errors. It was established that students were more engaged in surface learning rather than deep learning that results in conceptual understanding and acquisition of conceptual knowledge.

Optimizing student learning in Computer Numerical Control subject: A comprehensive analysis of influential factors

The learning outcomes achieved by students are influenced by many factors. This study aims to determine the level of support of factors (motivation, interest, family, teacher's role, learning methods and learning facilities) that influence the learning process in achieving student learning outcomes in CNC learning in class XI. The subjects in the study were Class XI students majoring in Mechanical Engineering at SMK Negeri 5 Padang in the 2022/2023 academic year totalling 37 people. Because the number of research subjects (population) is less than 100 people, so all of them are taken as samples or total sampling. Data collection was carried out using observation, questionnaires and documentation. Data analysis techniques using descriptive statistical techniques. From the data analysis, it shows that of each factor studied, the learning facility factor has the lowest level of support for student academic success compared to other factors that have been studied by researchers. Therefore, learning facilities at SMK Negeri 5 Padang in CNC subjects need to be improved again to support the student learning process and achieve better learning achievements for students.

Exploring How Three (3) Common Psychological Factors Can Affect Students’ Performances While Studying Overseas

This study investigates the influence of three common psychological factors, which are homesickness, cultural differences, and acceptance or fitting in, on the performance of students studying overseas. The study aims to provide detailed knowledge of how these factors can impact academic achievements, adjustments, and the overall well-being of students studying in foreign countries. With a qualitative research approach, the study includes a literature review, data collection, analysis, and interpretation of secondary data from different sources. The findings show that a significant challenge faced by students while studying abroad is homesickness, which leads to emotional distress, concentration problems, reduced motivation, and social interaction disadvantages. Cultural differences can also impose challenges for students as they locate unfamiliar norms, practices, and beliefs that impact their cognitive abilities, emotional well-being, and social skills. Moreover, acceptance or fitting in plays a significant role in the satisfaction and academic success of students with positive acceptance. self-confidence, social competence, and a sense of belonging is promoted. On the other hand, negative experiences can result in lowered self-worth, social isolation, and academic impairments. The study recognizes limitations like reliance on secondary data and emphasizes a limited number of psychological factors. Future recommendations include primary data collection, investigation of interactions between psychological factors, and longitudinal designs. This study reveals the significance of resolving psychological factors for supporting the academic performance and overall well-being of students studying overseas. Keywords: Cultural Differences, Fitting -in, Homesickness.

The Influence of College Students Attitude of Choosing Educational Improvement on Academic Performance The Mediating Role of Achievement Motivation and Learning Initiative

With the improvement of Chinas education penetration rate, The average education level of people is rising. The majority of students are satisfied to have finished the required schooling stage and wish to pursue higher education by working toward a bachelors, masters, or doctoral degree. According to psychologys theory of motivation, motivation mostly takes the form of a personal desire or purpose to work toward a certain objective. It means that people will behave differently at different levels of self-awareness to pursue a certain expected purpose. As a result, learning motivation has a significant impact on college students academic success. Junior students academic success is also somewhat influenced by their attitude toward improving their academic credentials. Based on that, this research collects information by issuing questionnaires and collecting data and then uses SPSS statistical software to conduct reliability and validity testing and related regression analysis on the surveyed data. The results reveal that growth motivation and learning initiative play a mediating role in the impact of school admission status on academic performance. This research helps to guide students to set goals, improve students learning motivation, improve the quality of university education, and ensure better professionalism and development of college students.

The Pattern of Relationships Between School Size, School Culture, and Teachers' Organizational Commitment and Students' Academic

The main goal of schools is to establish students in cognitive, affective and physical areas. In general, the academic success of the students is taken into consideration as the cognitive domain output. This research sought to figure out whether there was a connection between the size of the school, the teachers' organizational commitment, the school culture, and the students' academic success. Additionally, it aims to figure out the impact of school culture, instructors' organizational commitment, and school size on secondary and highschool students' academic progress. The relational survey model was used to run the research. A total of 445 secondary and high school teachers made up the research's sample. The Teacher Information Form, Organizational Culture Scale, and Organizational Commitment Scale were used to gather data. The average scores on the High School Pass Test (HSPT [LGS]) for secondary school students and the Basic Talent Exam (BTE [TYT]) for high school students were used to measure academic success. The student size of the schools for which data was collected was taken as the size of the school. The data were analyzed by performing correlation and regression analysis. According to the findings, it has been determined that there is a significant relationship between school culture and teachers' organizational commitment, school size and academic success of students in different directions and levels. While teachers' organizational commitment is positively affected by the school culture, it is negatively affected by the size of the school. Although the effect of teachers' organizational commitment on students' academic success is positive, it is at a low level. School culture, teachers' organizational commitment and school size together significantly predict the academic success of students.

Enhancing the persistence and academic success of students in baccalaureate nursing programs

Enhancing the persistence and academic success of students in baccalaureate nursing programs

Comparison of academic buoyancy, family’s emotional climate, and academic motivation between excellent and average students

Introduction: One of the most important concerns in school psychology is understanding how students strive for academic success. Aim: The present study aimed to compare the family’s emotional climate, academic motivation, and academic buoyancy between excellent and average students. Method: In this causal-comparative research, the statistical population consisted of male students in the first year of middle school in districts 5, 18, and 22 of Tehran, Iran, during the academic year 2021-2022. A multistage cluster sampling method was used to recruit 300 students (n=150 per group) from these districts. Data were collected using the Family Emotional Climate Questionnaire by Hill (1964), Harter's Academic Motivation Scale (1980), and Martin and Marsh's (2008) Academic Buoyancy Scale. The collected data were analyzed using Chi-square test, regression analysis, and independent t-test in SPSS-21. Results: The results indicated a significant difference between the two groups in terms of the family’s emotional climate and its components, including love (P<0.001), caressing (P<0.002), approval (P<0.003), shared experiences (P<0.003), gift-giving (P<0.002), encouragement (P<0.001), trust (P<0.001), and sense of security (P<0.002). Additionally, there were significant differences between the two groups regarding the variables of academic motivation (P<0.001) and academic buoyancy (P<0.001), with the mean scores of excellent students being higher than those of the average group. Conclusion: In the group of excellent students, the family’s emotional climate, academic motivation, and academic buoyancy were higher than those of the average group. Therefore; strengthening the relationship between family members and students, besides implementing skill development programs that focus on enhancing academic motivation and buoyancy in school education, can have a significant impact on the academic success of students.

Reflection on the Groceries to Graduate scholarship program at Missouri Southern State University

In recent years, myriad universities have sought measures to alleviate the burden of nutrition inse­curity among undergraduate in order to improve student health and academic success, as the preva­lence of nutrition insecurity on college campuses has gained attention from researchers. At Missouri Southern State University (MSSU), faculty launched the Lion Co-op Center for Nutrition Security (LCCNS) in 2018, which focused on research and included a free food and personal hygiene pantry that all students, staff, and faculty were eligible to use. In 2020, the LCCNS piloted the Groceries to Graduate (G2G) scholarship program, which provides advanced undergraduate students (those who have earned 60+ credit hours) in good standing and with finan­cial need with scholarship tokens that can be used as currency at the Webb City Farmers Market, located three miles north of campus. The objective of this program was to increase low-income under­graduate access to fresh produce and reduce their financial burden of purchasing high quality food, therefore improving academic outcomes. This reflective essay examines the preliminary findings we obtained about the first two years of the schol­arship program. It assesses the methods of com­municating with students about the scholarship program, token usage, availability of fresh produce, and student academic success. The initial findings suggest that while the model needs improvement, the scholarships are meeting student needs for access to nutritional food. This market-based solu­tion gives students currency (tokens) so that they can buy directly from local merchants, a model that with some revision may provide a workable model for small universities to address nutritional insecu­rity among students.

The Relationship Between Academic Performance and Physical Activity, Smart Phone Use and Sleep Quality in University Students

Objective: Our study was planned to examine the academic achievement, physical activity, smart phone use and sleep quality of university students. 
 Methods: Young individuals between the ages of 18-25 studying at a vocational school were included in the study. While recording the demographic information of the participants, individuals were classified as "heavy users" and "light users", taking into account the duration of smartphone use during the day. In addition, the physical activity levels of the individuals were evaluated with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), the smartphone usage level with the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Form (SAS-SF), and the sleep quality with the Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). 
 Results: A total of 424 people, 326 of whom were women, with a mean age of 20.30±1.34 years, participated in the study. It was determined that 70.3% of the participants used smartphones for more than 4 hours a day. It was determined that there was a weak negative correlation between the academic success of the students and their physical activity levels, and that their academic success was not affected by smart phone use and sleep quality. However, it was determined that there was a weak positive correlation between the sleep quality of the students and their smartphone use. It was observed that the physical activity levels of male students were higher, while the academic success and sleep quality of normal education students were better. 
 Conclusion: We think that active life, adequate and conscious smartphone use and quality sleep habits can affect academic success in university students.

Impact of open educational resources on student performance in an introductory Geography course

ABSTRACT There is a growing body of evidence that Open Educational Resources (OERs) are a viable alternative to traditional “for cost” teaching materials. This paper provides a reflection on the process and outcomes of developing and implementing OER within an introduction Human-Environment Geography lecture-laboratory course. Evidence is further provided in support of improvements to the academic performance and completion rates of students enrolled in the course after the implementation of OERs over a period of 4–6 years. Results of the study indicate students’ academic performance significantly increased once OERs were incorporated into the classroom compared to the use of traditional materials purchased by the students. The rate of student withdrawal also was significantly less once OERs were implemented. The improvements to students’ academic performance and retention occurred despite OER being only used in the laboratory component of the course, suggesting that even a partial implementation of OERs can still have significant positive effects. The use of OERs can be considered as a legitimate option to increasing retention and student academic success in the Geography classroom.

Driving Excellence: The Role of Parental Engagement in Shaping Student Success in Secondary Schools

The current research pursuit's key objective was to analyze parental involvement’s impact on students' academic performance at the secondary level. The descriptive and quantitative research approach was employed to conduct this study. A total of 12987 students made up the population from the public sector secondary schools located in Khanewal, District Multan, South Punjab, Pakistan. The study’s sample was composed of 324 students, including both male and female, selected through a stratified random sampling technique. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, frequencies, percentages, mean, and standard deviation, and utilizing inferential statistics, Pearson coefficient correlation. The research results discovered that the parents’ involvement in their child's academics, assignments, attendance, and monitoring exhibited good grades and higher educational attainment in the schools. This investigation recommended that educational institutions ought to focus on developing parental involvement to understand the academic challenges and to build a more comfortable environment for better academic success of students in schools.

Using Twitter to Investigate the Change in Perceptions of California Senate Bill 328

Sleep deprivation among adolescents is a growing issue that threatens the health and academic success of students in the country. California Senate Bill 328 (SB328) is the first U.S. statewide legislation to delay school start times (SSTs), which can affect not only students but parents and teachers. Understanding how society perceives delayed SSTs is crucial for understanding how delayed SSTs impact the affected community and for ameliorating policies that delay SSTs. This study uses Twitter to investigate the perceptions of SB328 over time to see how the bill’s implication affected society’s views on SB328. This study finds that the perception of SB328 improved over time, but were overall negative.

Achieving Students' Effectiveness Through Entrepreneurial Spirit and Musical Theatres Focusing Info- Internet Connectivity: Unveiling the Nexus Among Students' Effectiveness, Socio-economic Environment and Sustainable Performance

In recent days, the role of Internet connectivity has been highlighted as a means of creating socio-economic space by providing access to diverse knowledge resources and virtual learning opportunities. Understanding dynamic interactions between these variables can be aware of management strategies for creating a comprehensive and empowered educational environment that promotes students’ flexibility and sustainable performance. Furthermore, the important role of Internet connectivity in modern education has become undeniable. This research seeks to link these factors and open up their collective impact on student's academic success and overall development. A review of the literature shows that business education promotes important skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptation. In addition, musical theatre not only promotes creativity but also enhances communication and teamwork skills. Meanwhile, Internet connectivity operates as a gateway to a wide range of knowledge resources and innovative learning opportunities, crossing geographical barriers. By reviewing comprehensive literature and using quantitative research methods, this study analyzes data collected from 300 college students. Using structural equation modeling (SEM), data is tested. The basis of this study is the method of sampling the facility, taking a non-probability sampling. As a result, academic achievements and overall effectiveness increase. In light of these insights, the discussion will focus on the implications for academics, policymakers, and stakeholders in the field of education. Using the potential of the entrepreneurial spirit, musical theatres, and Internet connectivity, academics and policymakers can develop a generation of flexible students. Be equipped to meet future challenges with a commitment to creativity and sustainable performance. Finally, this study contributes to the growing body of knowledge that seeks to transform education for students into a comprehensive and empowering experience in a rapidly changing world.

Lecturer's pedagogical attributes and teaching quality for construction and engineering education in UK universities: mediating effect of research informed teaching

PurposeResearchers have opined that the quality of commitment to pedagogical approaches by lecturers is one of the most important factors in determining student academic success. The purpose of this paper is to analyse the mediating effect of research informed teaching on the relationship between lecturer commitment to use of pedagogical approaches and teaching quality, with a view towards enabling delivery of high quality teaching and learning in HEIs.Design/methodology/approachThe research is based on an online survey of the perception of 186 undergraduate and postgraduate students in four major UK universities. Covariance-based structural equation modelling (SEM) methodology was used to quantity and clarify the influence of lecturers' pedagogical attributes on teaching quality, mediated by research-informed teaching.FindingsFindings reveal that: lecturers' pedagogical attributes have significant positive effect on teaching quality, research-informed teaching have significant positive effect on teaching quality, lecturers' pedagogical attributes have weak positive effect on research-informed teaching, and research-informed teaching partially mediates (indirect effect) the relationship between lecturers' pedagogical attributes and teaching quality.Practical implicationsStructural equation models are useful for clarifying concepts in pedagogy and have implications for education managers on how to improve teaching and learning in HEIs.Originality/valueThe paper presents a unique quantitative model for measuring the degree of teaching quality in universities.

INTEGRATION OF HEALTH-SAVING TECHNOLOGIES INTO THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS OF STUDENTS OF NATURAL SCIENCES

The article proposes a number of methods for integrating health-saving technologies into the educational process of students of natural sciences. It describes the use of interactive teaching methods, the inclusion of health-saving topics in the curriculum, the use of the latest technologies, the organization of special trainings and the introduction of health-saving programs at universities.
 These methods not only improve students' physical and psychological health, but also help develop their social and communication skills. The use of health-saving technologies in the educational process can increase students' motivation to learn, improve their teamwork and provide them with a healthy lifestyle, which in turn has a positive impact on their future careers. The article will be useful for all employees of educational institutions who wish to expand their knowledge of health-saving technologies and their application in the educational process.
 The integration of health-saving technologies into the educational process of students is an important step in the formation of a healthy lifestyle. This allows students to understand that health is not only the absence of diseases, but also a state of physical, mental and social well-being.
 In today's world, humanity faces increasing threats such as pandemics, stress, poor nutrition and lack of exercise. Ensuring the health of students is an important factor for successful learning and development, therefore, the inclusion of health-saving technologies in the educational process can help prepare future specialists who will work in health-saving fields.
 Therefore, the integration of health-saving technologies into the educational process of students is a relevant topic for research, since ensuring the health of students is a key factor for their successful learning and future development. The implementation of such integration can help prepare future specialists in health care fields, thereby ensuring the appropriate level of health in society.
 The purpose of this article is to investigate the question of the inclusion of health-saving technologies in the educational process of students of natural sciences, as well as to argue the necessity of this step in the modern world. The work will consider various aspects of this issue, such as the impact of health-saving technologies on the health of students, their impact on the quality of the educational process and on the development of future specialists in natural sciences.
 The subject of the study is the process of integrating health-saving technologies into the educational process of students of natural sciences and its impact on the health and academic success of students. The study also covers the justification of the importance of health-saving technologies in the modern world and their importance for the training of future specialists in health-saving fields.
 The object of research is health-saving technologies and their impact on the health of young people in general, as well as their role in the modern world and in the process of training future specialists in health-saving fields.

Attainment Factors of Information Technology Students From Polytechnic University in Mexico

This study explores the relationship among student college attainment and the variables mathematical thinking, analytical thinking, language structure, reading comprehension, mathematics result, physics result, written language (Spanish), and English as a foreign language. <p xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"> <i>Method:</i> The participants were 130 students enrolled in an undergraduate 4-year program at a University who started in 2014. Mann–Whitney, <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$t$</tex-math> </inline-formula>, and chi-square tests were used, to compare the attributes of the students in two groups: 1) completed students and 2) students who dropped out. Additionally, a logistic regression model was carried out to predict the probability of student academic success based on the variables measured by the admission exam EXANI-II of CENEVAL. <p xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"> <i>Results and Discussion:</i> The findings indicate that in all the variables analyzed there were differences in favor of the group formed by students who did graduate compared to those who did not. On the other hand, only the mathematics report (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$p = 0.013$</tex-math> </inline-formula>) and the written language report (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$p = 0.029$</tex-math> </inline-formula>) were significant to predict the probability of graduation of the students. The authors identified that mathematics and written language are variables that affect students’ academic attainment. <p xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"> <i>Conclusion:</i> It is necessary to recognize that there are inequalities in the conditions of students entering university. For this reason, consideration should be given to the creation of academic support and inclusion programs that stimulate the integral development of the student from before entering the first semester. It is also important to periodically quantify and analyze student progress to implement the necessary strategies and continually follow up their academic attainment.

Designing School Health Services to Provide Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for All Students.

A system-level health equity lens is needed to meet the needs of today's students. School nurses stand at the intersection of health and education, poised to improve the health and academic outcomes for all children in collaboration with school health and education colleagues with a focus to reframe "learning and health losses" to "learning and health recovery." The Multi-Tiered System of Support is a familiar approach used in schools to address education equity for students. Working alongside educators, school nurses can demonstrate how including health in this framework augments reaching the goal of supporting student academic success.

Encouragement of Class Magnitude on Student Triumph in Erudition of English Language

The environment which students engage in academic activities need to be reviewed to be up to the standard which students learning would not be jeopardized. Class size determines the number of students in a particular class. This study aims to analyze the influence of class size on student success in learning of English language and the relationship that existed between class size and their students’ academic performance in English Language. This study was an experimental study and harness if students’ achievement in English language correlates with their teachers’ quality. 200 English language students were sampled across schools. The statistical analysis used in the study was the mean, standard deviation and PPMC. The findings established that there was significant influence of class size on student success in learning of English language. The study concluded that the larger the number of students in class, the better the academic success of students in English language. It was however recommended that an average class size as recommended by the National Education scheme/board Commission be adhered to in Nigerian schools.

The Experiences of Nursing Students for Whom English Is an Additional Language in Preparing for and Taking Examinations.

This study explored the experiences of prelicensure nursing students for whom English is an additional language when preparing for and taking course examinations. English-as-an-additional-language students face challenges related to language comprehension on nursing examinations. Recognizing their unique obstacles may assist in designing equitable assessments and processes that improve outcomes. Responding to 14 semistructured, guided questions, 16 students discussed their experiences preparing for and taking nursing examinations. Three primary themes related to student academic success emerged: psychological factors, perseverance, and factors affecting outcomes. Data revealed language as a factor that affected outcomes. Positive factors of note included self-confidence and diligence to succeed. The results outline challenges faced by nursing students for whom English is an additional language and include strategies for promoting equity and academic success.