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 Univerisity
Abstract
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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Female Students