The Influence of Poor Handwriting on Students’Academic Performance in Abala High School Grade Ten in Focus
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2024-08
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Addis Ababa University
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This study was conducted to evaluate the consequences of poor handwriting on the academic performance of students in the 10th grade at the Abala Secondary School. Writing by hand is referred to as language. It serves as a mirror that reflects each person's creativity, aptitude, patience. The goals of the study included identifying characteristics of learners' handwriting, factors that affect learners with poor handwriting, and finally identifying the effects of poor handwriting on academic performance. The sample size of 246 respondents, consisting of 34 teachers, 2 head teachers, and 210 students, was obtained through the technique of probable sampling.A combination of interviews and observations were used to gather qualitative data. On the other hand, open-ended and closed-ended questionnaires were used to gather quantitative data. Pie charts, graphs, and tables were used to display the findings of data analysis. The results showed that even if poor hand writing is affected on students’ performants’, the majority of respondents thought that students with poor handwriting could improve their handwriting. And, finally, the need to include handwriting instruction in the national curriculum.
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poor handwriting