INVESTIGATION OF THE SOCIO ECONOMIC FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE YOUNG LEARNERS ACADEMIC SUCCESS: A CASE STUDY OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF SINDH, PAKISTAN
Abstract
This study is designed to investigate the socio-economic elements which influencing the academic success of the young learners in the secondary school in Ghotki, District, Sindh, Pakistan. The participants of this study included 10th-grade students (i.e., 200 males & 200 females). A survey questionnaire has been used for the collection of data pertaining to the performance of students’ academics. It is measured through the 9th grade annual examination result. ANOVA and Standard t-test have been employed to explore out the impact of the socio-economic factors on the achievement of students. The outcomes of such the research task disclosed that parents’ education and socioeconomic status shows a significant influence on students’ entire success in Mathematics and English and academic achievement. An average and a high socio-economic level influence academic success more than the lower level. Further, it has resulted in the factor of performance among girls is stated more outstanding than male students.
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