Academic Performance of Girls in Boards Examination: A Myth or Reality

Authors

  • Gulnaz Khan Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Karamat Husain Muslim Girls’ PG College, an associate college of Lucknow University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36268/JTER/15101

Keywords:

CBSE, Educational schemes of government of India and prejudiced community, Girls’ performance in 10th and 12th board examination, ICSE, UP board.

Abstract

This study aimed to explore the present status of utilization of the available educational opportunities designed and available for the girls and their counterparts. First of all, to gather the information from the various secondary level sources, a table was designed. Therefore, the authority and the websites of the Census, CBSE, Delhi, ICSE, Delhi, and Allahabad Board, UP was contacted. After seeking their permission, the data was collected and compiled in the designed tables, so that it could fulfill the objectives of the undertaken research. Similarly, focused group discussions were also held with the parents and community members to identify the factors responsible for the girl’s education. The findings of the study reveal that girls have been able to raise their academic status within the available educational opportunities.

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Published

2020-08-30

How to Cite

1.
Khan G. Academic Performance of Girls in Boards Examination: A Myth or Reality. JTER [Internet]. 2020Aug.30 [cited 2026Mar.1];15(01):15-8. Available from: https://www.jter.info/index.php/JTER/article/view/150

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 01 (2020): Journal of Teacher Education and Research

Section

Research Article

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