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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
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 ...
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 ...
Profiles of successful B.Com. (Finance) students entering a South African university before and after the introduction of the National Senior Certificate
(University of the Free State, 2014-07)
English: Since 1994, the South African national school curriculum, from the foundation phase through to the further education and training phase, has been and still is in the process of being redesigned for the post-apartheid ...
Investigating the effect of the extended programme on the LLB students’ success
(University of the Free State, 2015-10-14)
No abstract available.
Self-regulated learning and time perspective as predictors of academic performance in undergraduate economics studies
(University of the Free State, 2013-11)
English: The goal of this study was to research the hypotheses that self-regulated learning and a future time perspective separately and simultaneously predict academic performance in second year Economics studies. The ...