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The learning styles of teacher colleges' students as determined by the Lassi questionnaire
(University of the Free State, 1998-11)
This research was undertaken to study the learning styles of teacher
colleges of education students and the effect that these learning styles
had on their academic performance. This was done by means of
literature and ...
A strategy to enhance business education learners' academic performance using the principle of critical accounting
(University of the Free State, 2017-02)
The study aims to formulate a strategy to enhance business education learners‟ academic performance using the principles of critical accounting. Business education (BusEd) replaced bookkeeping and commerce in 2000 as a ...
The relationship between learning motivation and academic achievement among second year physics students
(University of the Free State, 2017-07)
English: The aim of the research study was to determine the relationship between learning motivation and
academic achievement among 2nd year physics students at the University of the Free State. The
population consisted ...
Enhancing learners' academic achievements in rural Lesotho schools: matching teaching and learning styles
(University of the Free State, 2009-05)
English: The Lesotho Junior Certificate results between 2003 and 2006 indicate that in the
rural secondary schools of Lesotho the pass rate ranged from 51% to 58%.
These figures are low compared to those in the urban ...
A support programme for first-year chemistry students: a campus case study
(University of the Free State, 2012-12)
Chemistry is often regarded as a difficult subject, which is reflected in the high failure
rates of university first-year students. These students are faced by diverse challenges
such as the difficult and abstract nature ...
Improving academic performance in a rural school through the use of an asset-based approach as a management strategy
(University of the Free State, 2014-07)
English: The aim of this study was to investigate how academic performance in a rural school can be improved using the asset-based approach as a school management strategy. In other words, the study anticipated developing ...
Performance of first-year accounting students: does time perspective matter?
(University of the Free State, 2013)
English: Academic failure of first-year accounting students is a national and international problem. Existing research is inconclusive regarding the causes for the failure and does not make provision for the possible ...
Enhancing the functionality of supplemental instruction for first-year mathematics students at a higher education institution
(University of the Free State, 2014-12)
English: The study sought to formulate a framework to enhance the functionality of Supplemental Instruction (SI) for first-year Mathematics students at an institution of higher education. Generally, many students find ...
The influence of compulsory class attendance on module success rates: The University of the Free State case
(University of the Free State, 2014-07)
Abstract not available
Psychological resources as predictors of academic performance of first-year students in higher education
(University of the Free State, 2013)
English: This article aims to determine whether psychological resources (hope, optimism and resilience) can be potential predictors of academic performance. A cross-sectional survey design was used and the sample consisted ...