Dissertation Theses

Sources of variation in science achievement of form two students

Title:
Sources of variation in science achievement of form two students
Authors:
- Tsoi, H. K.
Year Published:
1987
Education Categories:
- G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  - GD Science & Technology
- N Students & Student Services
  - NC Charactieristics & Conditions of Students; Opinion & Attitudes of Students, Problems of Adjustment
Keywords:
Research Science Achievement
Region:
- Hong Kong
Period:
- 1980s
Level:
- Secondary Education
Abstract:
This thesis reports the findings of an Ex post facto study conducted to explore the factors in science achievement of Form two students in Hong Kong. Exploratory models were formulated using factor analysis of data from questionnaire and science achievement scores in the 19 local SISS. It was concluded that there were the five blocks of between-school variables, namely teaching tactics, teaching aims, science learning factors, home background, and student ability.
Degree Type:
Doctoral
Institution:
University of Hong Kong
School Location:
Hong Kong
Language:
- English
Document Type:
Dissertation Theses
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Entry Date:
2010-09-07