Analysis of Teacher-Led Factors Associated with Students Performance in Standardized Achievement Tests (SAT) in Selected Government Secondary Schools of District Karachi
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The present study aimed to analyze the teacher-led factors linked with students’ performance in standardized achievement test (SAT) in government secondary schools of Karachi. The research design adopted in current study was quantitative. The population was the secondary school teachers i.e. higher and lower secondary school teachers who were designated as junior school teachers and high school teachers and students from grade were also included. The number of sample schools from where the data was gathered is 30 in which both male and female respondents were given equal opportunity. The data was collected through a questionnaire of likert type. The findings of present study showed that the factors teachers’ views, about the level of physical facilities in schools, head teachers’ supervisory role, and causes of students better performance in SAT were crucially influencing. While, the students perceptions about the teachers’ classroom practice were also a triggering factor in enhancing the performance in standardized achievement test. However, it was concluded that mentioned factors are important to be considered when preparing students for SAT test.
Keywords:
Teacher-Led Factors, Students Performance, Standardized Achievement Tests, Government Secondary Schools , District Karachi
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