The authors of this study have attempted to understand whether study habits affect academic achievement among secondary and senior secondary school students of Mysore. It is also attempted to know whether students at secondary level differ from senior secondary level on their study habits. The study was conducted on the sample of 625 students of Mysore City in India using stratified random sampling technique. Results indicated that the study habits facilitate higher academic achievement. Further, it was also found that secondary school students are significantly better than senior secondary students on study habits. The findings are analyzed and explained. Thus, study habit is found to be an important correlate of academic achievement.
The aim of this study was to investigate relationship between critical thinking ability and its relevant elements such as reasoning ability and logical concluding ability in relation to academic achievement among adolescent students. Sample of this study was 625 students from high schools and pre university colleges in Mysore city of India. Data has collected by stratified random sampling. Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient, One-Way ANOVA, and Spearman’ rho Coefficient have applied to examine generated hypotheses. Results indicated significance and positive correlation between critical thinking ability, reasoning ability, and logical concluding ability. Findings indicate critical thinking ability and its elements can be considered as a key feature to enhance academic achievement.
The authors have attempted to understand whether Government and Private school students of Mysore are differ on Critical Thinking and Study Habits. The study was conducted on the sample of 625 students of Mysore City in India using stratified random sampling technique. Results indicated that Government and Private school students differ on their critical thinking and study habits. Those students who were on Private schools had better critical thinking ability and study habits in favour of Government school students. It means, the critical thinking abilities and Study Habits of private school students are better than government school students. It is being discussed that private institutions enjoy certain advantages against government institutions.
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