Chapter 4
Presentation of Data
Table 1.1 GENDER OF THE RESPONDENT
16
14
12
10
0
MALE FEMALE
The respondents' gender breakdown is displayed in Table 1.1. Of the 24 responses, 29% were
men, 8.4 were other, and 62.5% were women.
Tables 1.2 Age of the respondents
According to table 1.2, the respondents' ages were as follows: 4.2% were 14, 58.3% were 15,
25% were 16, and 12.5% were 17
TABLES 2.1 TEST SCORES
16
14
12
10
ALWAYS SOMETIMES RARELY NEVER
The table 1.3 shows how homework affect academic performance of Grade 10 students. The
statement "I review my lessons before completing my homework" has a mean score of 3.4,
indicating that respondents generally always do so. The statement "I use additional resources
(books, online materials) when doing my homework" has a mean score of 3.75, indicating that
respondents always do so. The statement "I relate my homework to what is discussed in class" has a
mean score of 3.5, indicating that respondents always do so. The statement "I feel that doing
homework improves my understanding of lessons" has a mean score of 3.5, indicating that
respondents always believe this. The statement "I feel more engaged in class because of doing
homework" has a mean score of 3.3, indicating that respondents generally always feel this way.
TABLES 2.2 STUDY HABITS
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
ALWAYS SOMETIMES RARELY NEVER
The table 2.2 shows how homework affect academic performance of Grade 10 students. The
statement "I review my lessons before completing my homework" has a mean score of 3.4,
indicating that respondents generally always do so. The statement "I use additional resources
(books, online materials) when doing my homework" has a mean score of 3.75, indicating that
respondents always do so. The statement "I relate my homework to what is discussed in class" has a
mean score of 3.5, indicating that respondents always do so. The statement "I feel that doing
homework improves my understanding of lessons" has a mean score of 3.5, indicating that
respondents always believe this. The statement "I feel more engaged in class because of doing
homework" has a mean score of 3.3, indicating that respondents generally always feel this way.
TABLES 2.3 TIME MANAGEMENT
14
12
10
0
I plan my schedule I complete my I manage my study I prioritize I feel that my
when doing my homework on time time better because homework over homework schedule
homework. without feeling of homework. other tasks. affects my study
rushed. routine.
ALWAYS SOMETIMES RARELY NEVER
The table 2.3 shows how homework affect academic performance of Grade 10 students. The
statement "I plan my schedule when doing my homework" has a mean score of 2.9, indicating that
respondents sometimes do so. The statement "I complete my homework on time without feeling
rushed" has a mean score of 3, indicating that respondents sometimes do so. The statement "I
manage my study time better because of homework" has a mean score of 3.04, indicating that
respondents sometimes do so. The statement "I prioritize homework over other tasks" has a mean
score of 3, indicating that most respondents sometimes do so. The statement "I feel that my
homework schedule affects my study routine" has a mean score of 3.09, indicating that most
respondents sometimes feel this way.
TABLES 2.4 SUPPORT FROM PARENTS AND PPERS
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
ALWAYS SOMETIMES RARELY NEVER
The table 2.4 shows how homework affect academic performance of Grade 10 students. The
statement "I ask for help from my classmates or peers regarding homework" has a mean score of
3.0, indicating that most respondents sometimes do so. The statement "I ask for help from my
classmates or peers regarding homework" has a mean score of 3.0, meaning most respondents
sometimes do this. The statement "I have support from my parents when I do my homework" has a
mean score of 2.3, meaning most respondents rarely experience this. The statement "I get guidance
from my siblings when I struggle with homework" has a mean score of 2.1, meaning most
respondents rarely experience this. The statement "I get help from my classmates when working on
homework" has a mean score of 3.09, meaning respondents sometimes do this. The statement "I
prefer doing homework alone rather than seeking help" has a mean score of 3.09, meaning most
respondents sometimes do this.