A study on achievement in chemistry of the higher secondary students

A teacher is an instrument to provide the academic setting for the learner in the classroom. This study deals with the student achievement in chemistry at higher secondary level. The major objective of the study is to find out the level of student achievement in chemistry at higher secondary level. This study employs the normative survey method. The sample comprises of 907 higher secondary students selected from different schools in Cuddalore District. The background variables are gender, medium of instruction, location of school and family type. For the present investigation the tool used was Achievement Test in Chemistry developed by the investigator. The statistical techniques used were mean, standard deviation, and t-test. The major findings of the study reveal average level.