Reasons For Low Girl Child Enrollment In Advanced Physics In Secondary Schools Of Pallisa Town Council In Pallisa District
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2024
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Busitema University
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This study investigated the reasons girls enroll in Advanced Physics at lower rates than boys
in secondary schools of Pallisa Town Council. The research was conducted using responses
of 300 science advanced level students, including 176 females and 124 males students.
Results were analyzed using independent samples tests and the iterative process.
The data suggests five key differences between girls and boys. Girls perceive physics as less
interesting, have lower physics self-efficacy, perceive physics as hard, less fun, and less
applicable. One key recommendation derived from the survey is that parents, teachers, and
counselors need to do a better job showing girls the importance of physics.
Keywords: Females students and advanced physics and low enrollment.
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Mpyangu, B. (2024). Reasons For Low Girl Child Enrollment In Advanced Physics In Secondary Schools Of Pallisa Town Council In Pallisa District [Research Report]. Busitema University.