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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 ...
The impact of an interactive education strategy in radiography education
(University of the Free State, 2003-11)
English: Increased access to higher education to address equity is a major
objective of The National Plan for Higher Education (NPHE) in South
Africa. This increased access necessitated more flexible entry
requirements ...
The role of study orientation and casual attribution in mathematics achievement
(University of the Free State, 2002-11)
English: This study was conducted to investigate and clarify the role that certain study orientation
variables play in predicting mathematics achievement. To achieve this, the empirical
relationship between study orientation ...
Factors and experiences related to the academic success of students in the Faculty of the Humanities
(University of the Free State, 2017-01)
English: This research study builds on the current body of research regarding the predictors of
academic success among students enrolled in higher education (HE), as well as students’
perceptions of these factors. The ...
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 ...
Factors influencing academic success of first year occupational therapy students at the University of the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2014-07)
English: The Occupational Therapy program at the University of the Free State is academically and emotionally challenging. Prospective students who wish to study occupational therapy are selected primarily on their academic ...
The role of school and educator variables in selected learner outcomes
(University of the Free State, 2013-08-23)
English: Education has been earmarked as the key to social upliftment and economic prosperity in South Africa. Eighteen years after the demise of Apartheid, much progress has been made in the South African education system, ...
An investigation into the characteristics of the anatomy and embryology module (MEF 153) that affect first-year medical students' academic performance at the University of the Free State: a students' perspective
(University of the Free State, 2014-01)
English: The first two years of higher education is critical in creating a foundation for future academic success as this is the time with the highest gain in knowledge, namely the development of critical thinking and ...
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 ...
Die verband tussen akademiese selfkonsep en akademiese prestasie in gemengde- en enkelgeslagskole
(University of the Free State, 2008)
English: This research study builds on existing knowledge regarding differences between single-gendered and co-ed schools and the advantages of each type of school, in terms of the relationship between academic self-concept ...