ROLE OF QUALITY EDUCATION IN STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AT SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL

Abstract

This study was conducted to examine the role of quality education in students’ academic performance at secondary level. The objective of the study were: i) To assess the level of quality education at secondary level, ii) To identify students’ academic performance at secondary level & iii) To examine the role of quality education in students’ academic performance at secondary level. The current study was quantitative in nature and a cross-sectional survey was used for data collection. All the secondary school students (3500) of Kotli AJ&K were the population of the study. The sample was chosen from the population by the researcher via a simple random sampling technique. The researcher used self-developed questionnaire as a research tool for the study. The reliability of instrument was measured through Cronbach’s Alpha and the value was .783. The researchers collected data personally. The response rate was 100%. The data were analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Science Software (SPSS). The researchers applied mean score. Results indicated a positive and moderate role of quality education in students’ academic performance of secondary school teachers. Hence, it is recommended to school administration or directorate of education that they may enrich schools in context of library and also offer a wider variety of relevant courses at secondary level that meet students’ academic needs and support their future goals.