Factors Affecting the Performance of Female Students in Mathematics and Science: the Case of Selected High School in Shashemane
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2012-09
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Addis Ababa University
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The purpose of this research was to assess and enhance the performance
of female students towards mathematics and science subjects.
Participants were selected, randomly, from three high schools.327 female
students of grade 9, 30 teachers, 3 directors and 9 parents, were sources
of information in this study. The required data was secured using
instruments such as; questionnaire, interview and focus group discussion
including documents (roster) analysis. The data was analyzed by using
narrative approach for qualitative data and statistical approach including
percentage and chi-square. The results obtained indicate that most of
female’s performance, towards mathematics and science, is poor. The
study reveals that this is due to student’s attitude; home and school
related factors are some of the problem. Finally, this study suggested that
teachers, the schools, and other concerned bodies, those governmental and
nongovernmental organizations, have to intervene to help female students
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Education