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Rafiq, Muhammad Yasir; Azad, Mueen Ud-Din; Rafique, Aamer; Chang, Lu Shi – International Journal of Distance Education Technologies, 2020
Due to the of use of ICTs and ODL, Virtual University (VU) has become one of leading distance learning university in Pakistan. However, the retention rate among online learners found considerably low. The primary objective of this research was to dig out determinants of retention of MS/MPhil students at VU and modeling their retention by…
Descriptors: School Holding Power, Foreign Countries, Distance Education, Graduate Students
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Tayyaba, Saadia – International Journal of Educational Management, 2010
Purpose: The general objective of this paper is to investigate the mathematics achievement of middle grade students in Pakistan. Specifically: to determine whether mathematics achievement varies systematically across students and schools; to what extent the mathematics curriculum and frameworks are implemented in schools; to what extent gender and…
Descriptors: National Curriculum, Homework, Mathematics Achievement, Foreign Countries
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Lloyd, Cynthia B.; Mete, Cem; Grant, Monica J. – Economics of Education Review, 2009
We assess factors affecting primary and middle school dropout in rural Punjab and NorthWest Frontier Province over 6 years (1997-2004). These data are unique in a developing-country setting in longitudinally tracking changes in both school and household environments. While grade retention has improved, girls' dropout rates remain fairly high.…
Descriptors: Females, Dropout Rate, Dropouts, Foreign Countries
International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2012
The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Academic Support Services, Access to Computers