A Study of Achievement in English of the Students of XI Standard in Relation about Self Concept

Abstract

The study was conducted using a self-concept rating scale and achievement test in English. Inferential statistical techniques were done. The sample consisted of 240 students covering various demographic variables. It was manifest that there was a significant difference in the mean scores of Self-concept among students in terms of gender, types of institutions, the medium of instruction, socioeconomic status. In the mean scores of self-concept among students in terms of locality, there is no significant difference. There was a considerable difference in the mean scores of academic achievement in English in terms of area, the medium of instruction, socioeconomic status. Correlation analysis revealed that there was a high positive correlation between self-concept and performance in English.