A STUDY ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS AMONG HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN RELATION TO THEIR SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

The purpose of the study was to ascertain the role of School Environment on the Academic Achievement of Mathematics among higher secondary students. Research shows that a positive school climate increases attendance rates and Academic Achievement, promotes student mental and physical wellbeing and teacher retention, and reduces violence. It also helps reduce stress in teachers and students and boosts a more positive mindset in everyone involved. Some studies even suggest that School Environment is a key factor in student Achievement and teacher retention. School environment describes the qualitative and quantitative cognitive, creative, physical and social support offered to the students in the school during the teaching learning process. School environment has a substantial impact on the development of children. Different aspects of School Environment in an organized manner interact to create an inclusive good environment and therefore influence the performance i.e. achievement of students. School Environment and Academic Achievement have a significant correlation. School Environment has a significant influence on Academic Achievement directly as well as indirectly. School Environment is the conditions, process and psychological stimuli which affect the educational achievement of the child. School environment determines academic success of students. For this purpose, the present research paper is an attempt to compare the school environment as perceived by the boys and girls. School Environment Inventory developed and standardized by Dr. Kurana Shankar Mishra was administered on 300 boys and 300 girls studying at higher secondary level. The result of the study showed significant different between boys and girls about School Environment and Academic Achievement.