A study of the effects of tutorial classes on the academic performance of female students in chemistry

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of tutorial classes on grade 7 and 8 female students’ academic performance in chemistry at Qilliso primary school. The study employs the survey research design. Data were collected from a total of 85 female students in grades 7 and 8 by using simple random sampling techniques where 10 teachers, 2 vice principals, and 1 principal were selected by purposive sampling techniques. The statistical analysis software was used to analyze the quantitative data of the study. The results reveal that tutorial support has both academic and psychological effects on female students. Academically, tutorial class is effective in improving a student’s academic performance. Psychologically, tutorial support is effective in improving their self-confidence, self-concept, decision-making ability, memory, and feeling of happiness. Finally, the study suggested that tutorials are indispensable factors in the achievement of educational goals and objectives. Therefore, students, teachers, and the chiro educational office should give special attention to the implementation of effective tutorial class support for female students.

Keywords:Academic performance; chemistry; female students; primary school; tutorial class