ABSTRACT
This study introduces factors influencing Geography Grade 12 results at Rehoboth High School. The study concentrates on six factors, namely:
Structure of the examination papers with special emphasis on the August 2000 Geography mock examination;
Social-cultural factors;
Resources;
Teaching methods;
Attitude towards Geography as a subject;
School environment.
Sixty-six learners responded to a questionnaire and interviews were conducted with 96 learners, two Geography teachers, library teacher, principal, advisory teacher and the inspector and it addressed cooperation and communication within the school. The responses from the interview and questionnaires indicated that the school environment is conducive to teaching and learning of Geography. The teaching approaches used by the teacher are also viewed to be contributing positively to the results.
The resources and social-cultural factors are not very supportive of the teaching and learning of Geography at the school. The education levels of the parents are relatively low and resources scarce and this seems to have a
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Titus, C (2021). Factors Influencing Geography Grade 12 Results: A Case Study Of Rehoboth High School. Afribary. Retrieved from https://track.afribary.com/works/factors-influencing-geography-grade-12-results-a-case-study-of-rehoboth-high-school
Titus, Christiaan "Factors Influencing Geography Grade 12 Results: A Case Study Of Rehoboth High School" Afribary. Afribary, 27 Apr. 2021, https://track.afribary.com/works/factors-influencing-geography-grade-12-results-a-case-study-of-rehoboth-high-school. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
Titus, Christiaan . "Factors Influencing Geography Grade 12 Results: A Case Study Of Rehoboth High School". Afribary, Afribary, 27 Apr. 2021. Web. 19 Nov. 2024. < https://track.afribary.com/works/factors-influencing-geography-grade-12-results-a-case-study-of-rehoboth-high-school >.
Titus, Christiaan . "Factors Influencing Geography Grade 12 Results: A Case Study Of Rehoboth High School" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 19, 2024. https://track.afribary.com/works/factors-influencing-geography-grade-12-results-a-case-study-of-rehoboth-high-school