Educational Achievement of Secondary School Students: A Study of Gender, Area, and Intelligence Variables

Author(s)	Kamendu R. Thakar
Country	India
Abstract	Education is widely recognized as a crucial instrument for individual empowerment and national development. Academic achievement, a key indicator of educational success, is influenced by multiple psychological, social, and environmental factors. The present study aims to examine the educational achievement of secondary school students with respect to gender, geographical area (urban and rural), and intelligence levels. A sample of 300 students was selected using a stratified random sampling method from secondary schools of Petlad Taluka. Standardized tools, including an intelligence test and academic performance records, were utilized for data collection. Statistical techniques such as mean, standard deviation, and t-test were applied for analysis. The findings revealed no significant difference in academic achievement based on gender, whereas significant differences were observed between urban and rural students. Furthermore, intelligence emerged as a strong predictor of academic success. The study highlights the need for improving rural educational infrastructure and fostering cognitive development among students.
Keywords	Academic Achievement, Intelligence, Gender, Rural-Urban Differences, Secondary Education
Published In	Volume 4, Issue 9, September 2023
Published On	2023-09-06

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