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Effects of Physical Facilities at Public Schools on Students' Achievement in Punjab, Pakistan

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  • Muhammad Arshad

    (PhD Scholar (Education), Department of Education, University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.)

  • Zia Ahmad Qamar

    (Teacher. Govt. High School No.1, Haveli Lakha, Okara, Punjab, Pakistan)

  • Faheem Huma Gulzar

    (PhD Scholar (Education), Department of Education, University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.)

Abstract

This paper determines the influence of school's physical facilities on students' achievement. The study was quantitative in nature and survey technique was used. The sample of the present study was selected by multi-stage random sampling method from Sahiwal division of Punjab, Pakistan. The researcher developed and validated a Check-List for Physical Facilities (CLPF) prior to data collection. Multiple regression analysis are run in the current research to analyze data. Measurement of the achievement of students from test scores of grade 8th conducted by Punjab Examination Commission in the year 2017 is analyzed. The study shows that ventilation, plants, play grounds, first aid medical box, LCD/LED significantly influenceed students' achievement. All the physical facilities contributed about 15.4% towards students' academic achievement.

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  • Muhammad Arshad & Zia Ahmad Qamar & Faheem Huma Gulzar, 2018. "Effects of Physical Facilities at Public Schools on Students' Achievement in Punjab, Pakistan," Global Social Sciences Review, Humanity Only, vol. 3(4), pages 102-113, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gss:journl:v:3:y:2018:i:4:p:102-113
    DOI: 10.31703/gssr.2018(III-IV).07
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    1. Muhammad Arshad & Muhammad Nisar ul Haq & Mumtaz Gul Khan, 2020. "Status of Physical Facilities and Students Achievement at Public and PEF Partner Schools in Punjab, Pakistan," Global Political Review, Humanity Only, vol. 5(1), pages 163-171, March.

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    Keywords

    Influence; Physical Facilities; Students Achievement; Punjab Examination Commission.;
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    JEL classification:

    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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