scholarly journals Estimating the Academic Performance of Secondary Education Mathematics Students: A Gain Lift Predictive Model

Mathematics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 2101
Author(s):  
Juan-Manuel Trujillo-Torres ◽  
Hassan Hossein-Mohand ◽  
Melchor Gómez-García ◽  
Hossein Hossein-Mohand ◽  
Francisco-Javier Hinojo-Lucena
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
High School Students ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Optimal Algorithm ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Maximum Gain ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Teacher Student Relationship ◽  
Student Relationship

Several socioeconomic, environmental, ethnic, family, and educational factors influence an individual’s academic performance and can determine their school performance in mathematics. Mathematical competence is one of the skills that allow students to build visions of the future from performance in the present. However, the perception that students have of mathematics, in addition to the teacher–student relationship, the classroom, gender, teaching–learning, and motivation are crucial factors for achieving an optimal academic performance and preventing school failure. The aim of the present study was: (1) to examine which variables of the dimensions “Learning Mathematics” and “School Environment” significantly contribute to the marks in the second quarter and quantify their relative importance; (2) to determine the optimal algorithm model for predicting the maximum gain in students’ marks in the second quarter and quantifying it; and (3) to analyze the maximum gain in terms of gender. A total of 2018 high school students in Melilla were included in this cross-sectional study. Mathematical learning and the school environment were assessed using a validated 14-item questionnaire. Gain lift was employed to quantify the improvement in students’ performance. The role of the classroom and teacher–student relationship had a greater influence on mathematics scores than affinity indicators, teaching, study time, teaching resources used, study aids, and motivation.

scholarly journals Influence of Teacher-Student Relationships on Students’ Loneliness in Coeducational and Single-Gender Public Secondary Schools in Kenya: a case of Murang’a County

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 50-57
Author(s):  
Baru Peter ◽  
Zachariah Kariuki ◽  
Lucy Ndegwa ◽  
Johannes Njoka
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Teacher Student Relationships ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Teacher Student Relationship ◽  
Student Relationship

The objective of this study was to establish the influence of teacher-student relationship on loneliness among secondary school students. The study was carried out in sub county public schools in Murang’a County, central region of Kenya. A cross sectional survey design was used. Stratified random sampling was used to get a sample of 592 participants from eight sub counties in Murang’a County. Loneliness was measured using Perth aloneness loneliness scale (PALs) while teacher-student relationship (TSR) was measured using ten statements with graded responses in a five point Likert scale developed for this study. The PAL and TSR scales together with personal data questions formed sections of self administered questionnaire. Administration of the questionnaire was done during normal school days by research assistants. The data was coded and analyzed using statistic program for social sciences (SPSS) version 20. Findings were that TSR was inversely and highly significantly related to loneliness. Regression analysis revealed that TSR predicts 16.2% of loneliness among students. The results are discussed in relation to implications in teacher training curriculum and loneliness counseling in schools.

scholarly journals Linking Teacher-Student Relationship to Academic Achievement of Senior High School Students

2020 ◽  
pp. 102-108
Author(s):  
Bismark Mensah ◽  
Eric Koomson
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
High School Students ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Effective Teacher ◽  
School Students ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Teacher Student Relationship ◽  
Student Relationship ◽  
The Impact

Students’ level of academic engagement and achievement at any level of education is partly knit to the kind of relationships that exist between them and their teachers. The study examined the impact of teacher-student relationship on academic achievement of students in Senior High Schools in Winneba, Ghana. Eighty students were conveniently sampled from two strata whiles data was qualitatively collected using semi-structured interview guide and analyzed thematically. The study uses the four clusters of teacher-student relationship as a framework to discuss the types of relationships that exist in Ghanaian Senior High Schools. The study revealed that connectedness, dependent, peaceful and conflicting teacher-student relationships prevail in Senior High Schools. However, administrative restrictions, and certain attitudes of teachers and students impede the development of effective teacher-student relationship. Whereas positive relationships create environments that augment academic achievement, threatening relationships stifle academic achievement. Teachers should deliberately express concerns both about students’ academic and non-academic life, as this makes the latter feel accepted and motivated to improve academic work.

Evaluation of the Teacher–Student Relationship Inventory in American High School Students

2013 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shannon M. Suldo ◽  
Melanie M. McMahan ◽  
Ashley M. Chappel ◽  
Lisa P. Bateman
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Teacher Student Relationship ◽  
Student Relationship

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study of impact of school environment on students’ health

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 3035
Author(s):  
Uppala S. S. Ram ◽  
Yeluri S. Rao ◽  
Himavathy K. Gara ◽  
Vanamali D. Rao
Keyword(s):  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
School Children ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Teacher Student Relationship ◽  
Student Relationship

Background: A child’s growth and personality depends not only on his intelligence but also emotional health which incorporates his family, peer, school and teachers. This study aimed to evaluate quality of life in school (QoLS) among school children aged 13-16 years and to explore their school environment.Methods: In this community-based study, 293 school children were randomly selected from an urban community and were subjected to face-to-face interviews to obtain: socio demographic features inclusive of age, gender and details of school; and QoLS instrument exploring psychosocial factors, attitude towards school, teacher-student relationship and school environment.Results: Males had 57.68% representation. Majority belonged to private schools (71.6%) and state board (92.83%). Majority confirmed for adequate lighting (97.27%), clean school (91.47%), and extra-curricular activities (85.32%). Few faced problems like teasing (19.79%), feeling unsafe (16.38%), and loneliness (13.99%). Majority were satisfied with teachers (92.15%) and found them supportive (96.58%) and approachable (91.47%). The lowest and highest QoLS scores were reported for psychosocial factors (3.335±0.991) and teacher-student relationship (3.645±0.773) respectively. Girls reported significantly higher scores for school environment. Residential and 8th grade students gave significantly higher scores for total QoLS and all domains. QoLS was not affected by the school being government or private and education board being state or CBSE.Conclusions: Teacher-students relationship and psychosocial factors were scored highest and lowest respectively in QoLS. Girls, younger age and residential students had higher perception of QoLS. To achieve transformative growth and healthy adulthood, both family and school should focus on safe, stimulating and supportive environment for the child depending on age and gender-specific needs.

scholarly journals The Role of Emotional Intelligence, the Teacher-Student Relationship, and Flourishing on Academic Performance in Adolescents: A Moderated Mediation Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Teresa Chamizo-Nieto ◽  
Christiane Arrivillaga ◽  
Lourdes Rey ◽  
Natalio Extremera
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Teacher Student Relationship ◽  
Student Relationship

Educational context has an important influence on adolescents’ development and well-being, which also affects their academic performance. Previous empirical studies highlight the importance of levels of emotional intelligence for students’ academic performance. Despite several studies having analyzed the association and underlying mechanisms linking emotional intelligence and academic performance, further research, including both personal and contextual dimensions, is necessary to better understand this relation. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to deepen the understanding of the effect of emotional intelligence has on academic performance, examining the possible mediating role of flourishing and the moderating role of the teacher-student relationship. A convenience sample of 283 adolescents (49.8% female), aged 12–18 years (M = 14.42, SD = 1.12), participated in a cross-sectional study by completing self-report questionnaires measuring emotional intelligence (Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale), flourishing (Flourishing Scale), and teacher-student relationship (Inventory of Teacher-Student Relationships) and reported their grades of the previous term on four mandatory subjects in the Spanish education curriculum. Results indicated that flourishing completely mediated the path from emotional intelligence to academic performance and that teacher-student relationship was a significant moderator in this model. Thus, in adolescents with worse teacher-student relationship, the association of emotional intelligence and flourishing was stronger than in adolescents with better teacher-student relationship. In turn, flourishing was positively associated with academic performance. These results suggest that it is crucial to foster better teacher-student relationship, especially in adolescents with low emotional intelligence, and to positively impact their well-being and their academic performance.

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