EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TUITION CENTER ATTENDANCE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY ACROSS DIFFERENT SUBJECTS AND GRADE LEVELS

Abstract

The study aimed to investigate the impact of tuition centers on students' academic achievement, focusing on the strategies employed for exam preparation. Utilizing a descriptive approach, researcher-constructed questionnaires were administered to students from four tuition centers, targeting Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) students in pre-medical and pre-engineering courses. A sample of 160 students was selected via purposive sampling. Descriptive analysis and chi-square tests were conducted using SPSS version 25, supplemented by a pilot study to ensure questionnaire validity. Results indicated a significant positive impact of tuition centers on academic performance, with variations noted among students' perceptions of employed strategies. Recommendations include fostering conducive learning environments on campus and implementing differentiated instruction to meet diverse learner needs.