An Analysis of Academic Performance of University Students in Namibia

TL;DR

This paper investigates the key factors affecting university students' academic performance in Namibia, emphasizing the importance of mathematics and identifying challenges like resource limitations and student motivation.

Contribution

It provides an analysis of the critical factors influencing student performance in Namibia's universities, highlighting areas for improvement.

Findings

Mathematics understanding is crucial for competitiveness.

Resource and educator shortages impact student success.

Student motivation affects academic engagement.

Abstract

Based on observations it seems that a considerable proportion of university students in Namibia need to enhance their academic performance in regard to be fully competitive in a globalised working environment. This specifically includes thorough understanding of mathematics, as it forms an integral part of modern knowledge disciplines such as information technology and the management sciences. Yet students struggle or fail to engage in relevant coursework, either because of an absence of adequate material, capable educators, their own will power, or a combination thereof. This study aims to investigate the critical factors that are related to academic performance of university students in Namibia.