Exploring The Students’ Academic Performance in Flood Effected Areas at Primary Level in District Rajanpure

Abstract

The health, nutrition, school attendance, sanitation, safety, and social security of children are all profoundly impacted by the increasing frequency and severity of floods, which put community infrastructure at risk. The potential impact of flood disasters on children's access to quality education in Pakistan is examined in this post, along with quantitative and qualitative data. To explore the students’ academic performance in flood affected areas at primary level in district Rajan pure. To investigate the problems of students in flood affected areas at primary level, raise awareness among students after flood situation at primary level. The purpose of the research study was to examine how the floods affects the academic performance of primary school students in the designated district Rajanpur. Population 300 study selected 200 pupils from the Jampur and Ruhjan tehseels in the Rajanpur district using a basic random selection technique. The questionnaire was used in this investigation consisted of thirty items and a five -point likert scale was used for scoring. Data were entered on SPSS sheet after the completion of data collection. Various statistical methods were applied to obtain the findings about the students’ reactions like % mean, frequency, standard deviation and t-test was used to apply and examine the student’s academic performance. In the aftermath of a flood disaster, students face numerous challenges in catching up on missed lessons and coursework. The disruption caused by floods often impedes access to vital educational resources such as libraries and computer labs, compounding the difficulties faced by students. Recognizing the significance of these experiences, students strongly advocate for improved flood preparedness plans in schools to minimize the impact on their education. They emphasize the importance of integrating flood education and awareness into the curriculum, empowering them to comprehend the risks associated with floods and equipping them with essential knowledge and skills to effectively navigate such situations. To suggest that there is a statistically significant difference in age between male and female respondents regarding variable students. Female students have a higher average score than male students in this particular context.

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Key words: Flood effected areas, student’s academic performance, primary level