Factors Affecting Females' Academic Achievement in General Secondary Schools of West Wollega Zone
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2011-05
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The main purpose of this study was to assess major factors that hare an impact on female
students' academic achievement in general secondary schools of West Wollega Zone. The
study aimed at identifYing in school and out of school factors related to girls' academic
achievement. To attain the objectires, the study employed a descriptive survey method. '"
Thus, the study was conducted on four general secondary s.c. hools of West Wollega Zone
that were selected using simple random sampling techniques from 30 general secondGlY
schools of the zone. The study included 244 female students and 67 teachers selected
using simple random sampling to give equal chance for all students, four principals and
four woreda education office heads were selected by Qvailabilily sampling techniques
respectively, while eight parents of female students were included using accidental
sampling techniques from sample schools. Questionnaires, document analysis and
interviell' were the instruments for data collection. Statistical tools such as percentage,
chi-square and rank order correlarions were used to analyze the data gathered sho'wed
that the major in school factors affecting students' academic achievement in general
secondmy schools were lack of guidance and counseling services, f emale students failure
to study, conduct tutorial and other supporting progra,!1,' lack of motivation of female
students to learn, and poor school facility were identified.. On the other hand, , lack of
time to study at home, lack of parental support., parental lack or low level of education,
and household responsibility were identified as our-of-school (actors that hindered
females' academic achievement in the study area. The studies also found out that, the
academic performance of female students were a function of multi dimensional variables,
which generally emanate ji'0l11 in-school and out-of-school systems Based on these major
findings conclusions were made. Finally, based on the findings alld conclusions certain
recommendations were made
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Education