Effect of Classroom Environment on the Academic Achievement of Secondary School Students in the Subject of Pakistan Studies at Secondary Level in Rawalpindi District, Pakistan

摘要

The study was carried out to investigate the effect of classroom environment on the academic achievement of students in the subject of Pakistan studies in Rawalpindi district, Pakistan. All the secondary school students were constituted the population of the study. The study was experimental that is why pre-test and posttest design was used. The study was delimited to 10th Grade students and sample students were divided into two groups i.e., control group and experimental group. To examine the academic achievement of students, achievement test was developed. Data was collected through pretest and posttest techniques. Raw data was organized, tabulated, analyzed and interpreted applying descriptive statistics i.e., mean, standard deviation and inferential statistics i.e., independent sample t-test through Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings revealed that a well-managed and vibrant classroom environment has a positive effect on the academic achievement of students in the subject of Pakistan studies at secondary level. Based on findings, it was recommended that an effective, well-managed, vibrant and favourable classroom environment should be ensued for effective instructional process.