Learning Science and Mathematics (LSM) Journal Vol.1, Issue 16, pp 1-20
Parental Involvement in Learning and Academic Achievement of Grade Six Students
Aye Aye Aung & Yu Ya Cho
Received first draft 6 January 2021. Received reports from first reviewer (25 January) and second reviewer (12 April); Received revised draft 25 November.
Accepted: 2 December 2021.
Published: 30 December 2021.
Abstract
The main purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between parental involvement in learning and academic achievement of Grade Six students. In the study, Parent and School Survey (PASS) Questionnaire that was adapted from Khin Win Maw (2016) as well as English achievement test, Mathematics achievement test and Science achievement test developed by researcher were used as research instruments. English test, Mathematics test including Algebra and Geometry and also Science test were also based on Grade Six textbook. Each test is set for 25 marks. Descriptive research design and quantitative survey method were implemented. A total of 317 Grade Six students in Yangon Region were selected by using stratified sampling technique. The results revealed that there was no significant difference in parental involvement of Grade Six students by district, parents’ education level and number of siblings. However, the independent sample t-test showed that there was significant difference in parental involvement of Grade Six students in terms of student gender. Interestingly, parents of female students were more interested in parental involvement than those of boys. However, both boys’ and girls’ parents support their children to some extent. Moreover, there was a positive relationship between parental involvement and students’ academic achievement. Nevertheless, there may be other factors that influence on academic achievement beyond parental involvement. From the result, teachers have to encourage parents to involve in their children’s learning and need to give time to discuss with the parents how their involvement affect the students’ learning. This article highlight that parental support is important and parents need to motivate and support their children especially in Science and Mathematics Learning not merely to improve achievement but to keep up with the soft skills of 21st century.
Keywords: Parental involvement; Academic achievement in Science and Mathematics; Parenting style; Volunteering
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