Factors Contributing to Academic Performance of Students in a Tertiary Institution in Singapore
S. Valli Jayanthi,Santhi Balakrishnan,Angela Lim Siok Ching,Noor Aaqilah Abdul Latiff,A.M.A. Nasirudeen +4 more
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In this article, a study was conducted to examine different factors influencing the academic performance of students in a tertiary institution in Singapore and the results showed that factors such as gender, age, nationality of student, co-curricular activities and an interest in pursuing higher degrees affected students' academic scores.Abstract:
This study was conducted to examine different factors influencing the academic performance of students in a tertiary institution in Singapore. The main method of data collection was a semi-structured questionnaire administered to 144 students. The specific objectives of the study were to determine if factors such as gender, age, nationality of student, part-time employment, extracurricular activities and interest in pursuing higher studies affected academic success. The study also examined the learning methods used by students and how these affected their academic scores. The students’ cumulative Grade Point Average (cGPA) was used as a measure of academic performance. The data were analyzed quantitatively and the results showed that factors such as gender, nationality of student, co-curricular activities and an interest in pursuing higher degrees affected students’ academic scores. The use of past year examination papers as a learning method improved students’ academic scores compared to other methods.read more
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