INTEREST IN SCIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENT IN SCIENCE OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Journal Title: PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 9

Abstract

The investigators attempted to find out the significant relationship between interest in science and achievement in science among the students of standard IX. The self-made tools: Interest in Science Scale and Achievement Test in Science was used to assess the variables related to this study. Investigators employed random sampling technique for the selection of the sample. The sample consists of 17 Government, Government Aided and Private High and Higher Secondary Schools in Cuddalore District. The size of the sample for the present study was 1006 students; of which, 448 were males and 558 were females. The major findings of the study revealed that female students are having better interest in science and also shown better achievement in science.

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M. ASHA ROSALINE, Dr. S. MANI

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M. ASHA ROSALINE, Dr. S. MANI (2017). INTEREST IN SCIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENT IN SCIENCE OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research, 6(9), 39-41. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-557540