A comparative analysis of students’ achievement in STEM versus NON-STEM schools at secondary level
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2023
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UMT Lahore
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This study initiates by looking at the education system, focusing on two types of school systems i.e., STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) schools and non-STEM schools. In this research it was trying to find a comparison among these schools. The quantitative research was done through survey to find out the difference in students’ achievement in both types of school categories. The data was collected from 400 students of secondary grade, 150 students were from STEM schools and 250 non-STEM schools. A questionnaire was constructed on 5 point Likert scale after considering its validity and reliability of the instrument. Mean, Standard deviation and percentage responses was measured through descriptive statistical analysis and for inferential statistical analysis independent sample t-test and one-way ANOVA was considered to measure the mean difference among variables. The results show that only marks achievement of students was significantly difference in both school types, i.e., STEM and non-STEM schools. Another significant mean difference reveals among different categories of marks achievement in their total responses. Other demographic variables like gender, class, and subjects show no any significantly mean difference in the both school categories. Findings reveals that STEM schools are better producing students’ achievement scores as compared to non-stem schools’ system. The results highlighted the need for specific strategies to increase the awareness and practicability of STEM based activities in schools, and related policies for both STEM and non-STEM schools to make sure students get the best education possible.