Study of the relationship between study habits and academic achievement of students: a case of Spicer higher secondary school, India
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2015-09
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The studies on the correlation of academic achievement have paved way for control and manipulation
of related variables for quality results in schools. In spite of the facts that schools impart uniform
classroom instructions to all students, wide range of difference is observed in their academic
achievement. The study sought to determine the relationship between study habits and academic
achievement of students. A survey design was employed in this descriptive correlation study. The
target population included the 9th standard students at Spicer Higher Secondary School. Stratified
random sampling was used to select the respondents, study habits inventory by N.M. Palsane and
school examinations records was the main instrument for data collection. Quantitative method was
used to analyze field data collected. Interpretation and recommendations of the findings was made
accordingly as per computed Pearson’s product moment coefficient of correlation. Results of this study
revealed a positive relationship of 0.66 between study habits and academic achievement. The results
implied that the study habits need a significant attention if we are to improve performance. There was a
clear finding that the teachers and students seem not to take effort in developing good study habits.
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Study habits and academic achievement