TITLE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SELF-EFFICACY AND STUDENTS SCHOLASTIC PERFORMANCE ACROSS STREAMS

Abstract

Research was done to compare self-efficacy and scholastic performance of Government Higher Secondary Schools students. Self-efficacy is the belief and confidence of students on their effort for success in the subject. The objective of the study was comparison of self-efficacy and scholastic performance across streams. 5 out of 17 Government Higher Secondary Schools for Boys, Nowshera,
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa covered the study sample. The data was collected from 488 students of Government Higher Secondary Schools for Boys, Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with the help of 19 items self-efficacy questionnaire. The data was analyzed by applying t-test (SPSS-17). The difference was found between self-efficacy and scholastic performance across streams. Recommendations were drawn to enhance self-efficacy for students’ motivation and success in their career. Further it is suggested to arrange different types of activities like program competition and lectures for awareness and boosting self-efficacy of students for the enhancement of their performance