Research Journal of Engineering and Technology

Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Subscription Access
Open Access Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Restricted Access Subscription Access

Identification of Important Factors Influencing the Performance of Engineering Students in University Examination:A Systematic Approach


Affiliations
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, K.D.K. Collage of Engg. & Tech., Nagpur – 440 009, India
2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, K.D.K. Collage of Engg. & Tech.,Nagpur – 440 009, India
3 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Priyadarshini Institute of Engg. & Tech., Nagpur – 440 019, India
     

   Subscribe/Renew Journal


In the previous research, it was proved that there were so many factors like students’ personal characteristics, learning habits, previous academic background, family background, college environment etc. which influence directly or indirectly the students’ performance in their university examination. In this paper the numbers of such factors have been identified by studying the previous work carried out by different researchers in different geographical areas and boundaries of the world. Also the opinions of the students and teaching faculties have been considered to explore more relevant factors. More than 200 influencing factors were identified, out of which only 75 factors were shortlisted in consultation with the experts. A preliminary survey was conducted to know the importance of these factors in the success or failure of students in university examination. 119 students and 72 teaching faculties have participated in this survey. The collected data was further analyzed by using different statistical tools such as descriptive analysis, independent t-test, one way ANOVA with the help of SPSS Statistics 20, a statistical software package. Finally 22 important influencing factors have been identified by using results of statistical analyses and discussions with experts. These identified factors were used to design a questionnaire to formulate the model to correlate students’ performance in university examination.

Keywords

Student Performance, Influencing Factors, Performing Factors, University Students, University Examination.
Subscription Login to verify subscription
User
Notifications
Font Size


  • Kabra RR and Bichkar RS. Performance prediction of engineering students using decision trees. International Journal of Computer Applications, 2011; 36(11); pp. 8-12.

  • Harb N and El-Shaarawi A. Factors Affecting Students’ Performance. Munich Personal RePEc Archive (MPRA). 2009; Paper no. 13621; Available from: URL: http://mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de/13621.

  • Gajghat RH, Handa CC and Himte RL. Academic Performance Evaluation of the University Students: A Literature Review. Shaastrarth: An International Conference on Eco Friendly Technologies in Mechanical Engineering for Sustainable Growth organised by Rungta College of Engineering and Technology, Bhilai. 2013.

  • Gajghat RH, Handa CC and Himte RL. Factors Influencing Academic Performance of the Students at University Level Exam: A Literature Review. International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology. 2017; 6(5); pp.102-110.

  • Kothari CR. Research Methodology Methods and Techniques. New Age Internatinal (P) Ltd., Publishers. 2004.

  • Kalbande VN and Handa CC. Identification of Important Parameters and Skills Required by Engineering Students in Campus Placement Process. International Journal of Engineering Research-Online. 2015; 3(2); pp. 1-7.

  • Leech NL, Barrett KC and Morgan GC. SPSS for Intermediate Statistics - Use and Interpretation. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers, London. 2005.

  • Morgan GC, Leech NL, Gloeckner GW and Barrett KC. SPSS for Introductory Statistics - Use and Interpretation. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers, London. 2004.

  • Mishra AK.. A Hand Book on SPSS for Research Work. Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai. 2011.

  • Thakkar BS and Wanjari S. Identification of Critical Delay Factors in Execution of Construction Projects in India, Research J. Engineering and Tech. 2015; 6(4); pp. 389-398.


Abstract Views: 435

PDF Views: 0




  • Identification of Important Factors Influencing the Performance of Engineering Students in University Examination:A Systematic Approach

Abstract Views: 435  |  PDF Views: 0

Authors

Radheshyam H. Gajghat
Department of Mechanical Engineering, K.D.K. Collage of Engg. & Tech., Nagpur – 440 009, India
Chandrahas C. Handa
Department of Mechanical Engineering, K.D.K. Collage of Engg. & Tech.,Nagpur – 440 009, India
Rakesh L. Himte
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Priyadarshini Institute of Engg. & Tech., Nagpur – 440 019, India

Abstract


In the previous research, it was proved that there were so many factors like students’ personal characteristics, learning habits, previous academic background, family background, college environment etc. which influence directly or indirectly the students’ performance in their university examination. In this paper the numbers of such factors have been identified by studying the previous work carried out by different researchers in different geographical areas and boundaries of the world. Also the opinions of the students and teaching faculties have been considered to explore more relevant factors. More than 200 influencing factors were identified, out of which only 75 factors were shortlisted in consultation with the experts. A preliminary survey was conducted to know the importance of these factors in the success or failure of students in university examination. 119 students and 72 teaching faculties have participated in this survey. The collected data was further analyzed by using different statistical tools such as descriptive analysis, independent t-test, one way ANOVA with the help of SPSS Statistics 20, a statistical software package. Finally 22 important influencing factors have been identified by using results of statistical analyses and discussions with experts. These identified factors were used to design a questionnaire to formulate the model to correlate students’ performance in university examination.

Keywords


Student Performance, Influencing Factors, Performing Factors, University Students, University Examination.

References