Universal Journal of Educational Research Vol. 13(3), pp. 63 - 72
DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2025.130301
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Stepwise Regression Analysis of Predictors on the Academic Performance of Mathematical Science Undergraduate Public University Students in Bangladesh

U. K. Majumder , Mst. Tanmin Nahar ^*
Statistics Discipline, Science, Engineering & Technology School, Khulna University, Bangladesh

ABSTRACT

Education is the most effective investment in national growth. It is widely recognized that a competent and educated workforce, combined with skilled individuals, has the potential to greatly enhance our economy and adopt a stable society. This study aims to conclusively identify the potential predictors on academic performance of undergraduate mathematical students in public universities and also test the mean differences in academic performance between female and male students. Findings show that satisfaction with the result, regular attendance in class, regular study, scholarship status, updated department website, etc. explained the largest amount of variance in academic performance. Students' satisfaction with the academic result (β = .300; p <.001), interest in the subject (β = .146; p <.001), regular attendance in classes (β = .101; p <.001), scholarship status (β = .101; p <.001), class size (30 to 50) (β = .360; p <.001), maintain academic calendar in the class (β = .128; p <.001) and updated department website (β = .108; p < .010) served as the more effective predictors than other predictors of the student's academic performance. Independent sample t-test shows significant mean differences in academic performances (CGPA at 4.0 scale) according to gender of students and found higher for female (mean ± se: 3.45 ± 0.013) than male students (mean ± se: 3.32 ± 0.012). It can be concluded that the academic performance of students can be upgraded by inspiring them to attend classes regularly, providing scholarship opportunities and ensuring an updated department website.

KEYWORDS
Academic Performance, Mathematical Science, University Students, Step-Wise Linear Regression, Education, Bangladesh

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] U. K. Majumder , Mst. Tanmin Nahar , "Stepwise Regression Analysis of Predictors on the Academic Performance of Mathematical Science Undergraduate Public University Students in Bangladesh," Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 13, No. 3, pp. 63 - 72, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2025.130301.

(b). APA Format:
U. K. Majumder , Mst. Tanmin Nahar (2025). Stepwise Regression Analysis of Predictors on the Academic Performance of Mathematical Science Undergraduate Public University Students in Bangladesh. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 13(3), 63 - 72. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2025.130301.