A STUDY ON GENDER DIFFERENCES AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ASSAM

Authors

  • Dr. Nitul Gogoi Assistant Professor Department of Education Sankaradeva Mahavidyalaya P.O-Pathalipahar Lakhimpur, Assam

Keywords:

Gender Differences, Academic achievement, Secondary School, Location

Abstract

Academic achievement is a key mechanism through which students learn about their talents, abilities and competencies which are important parts of developing career aspirations. The present study explored the differences of gender on academic achievement of secondary school students in Assam. The sample of the study consisted of 250 students (150 male and 100 female). The main finding of the study was that gender significantly differs on academic achievement of secondary school students.

References

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III. Gogoi, N. (2016) A comparative study of academic achievement and intelligence of class X students of JNVs and KVs in Assam, Unpublished Ph.D Thesis, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh.

IV. J.N, Igbo (2014) Gender differences, delinquent behaviours and academic achievement of secondary school students in Nigeria, International Journal of Latest Research in Science and Technology, Vol. 3, Issue 4, P 40-46

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Published

15-05-2017

How to Cite

Dr. Nitul Gogoi. (2017). A STUDY ON GENDER DIFFERENCES AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ASSAM. International Education and Research Journal (IERJ), 3(5). Retrieved from http://ierj.in/journal/index.php/ierj/article/view/920