Attitudes of Grade 11 female students towards Physical Science in selected high schools in the Mafikeng District

[摘要] This study investigated the attitudes of grade 11 female students towards the study ofPhysical Science in Mafikeng. Attitudinal measures, such as levels of student's interestand the perceived utility of science, were examined. The subjects of the study includedgrade 11 female students from selected high schools in the Mafikeng District.A total of 300 female students participated in the study. A survey method was used inthis study. A questionnaire was administered to examine the perceptions and attitudes offemale students towards the study of Physical Science. A three-pointpositive/neutral/negative scale was utilized in sections B. C. and Din order to encouragestudents to make an attitude choice.The research findings showed that the attitudes of grade 11 female students in theselected high schools were affected by parents, teachers, peers, classroom environment,personal perceptions and aspirations.

[发布机构] North-West University