ABSTRACT This study titled "Ascriptive Characteristics and Dropout rate in Selected secondary schools in Ruangwa district, Tanzania" was carried out with following objectives: To, determine the profile teachers and students in terms of gender ,age ,religion, tribe , race and teaching experience for teachers; determine the level of ascriptive characteristics in selected secondary schools Ruangwa district ,Tanzania; establish the rate of students dropout; to establish whether there is significant difference in dropout rate between male and females students; determine if there is significant of relationship between ascriptive characteristics and students' dropout . The study used descriptive survey which adopted descriptive correlation, descriptive comparative and ex- post facto designs. Two hundred and seven (207) respondents participated in the study. The findings indicate that majority of respondents were males,128 (79%)and they were well mature, experienced and well qualified; there is high level of Ascriptive Characteristics in (mean=2.8);the district dropout rate was (11.06);it was also found that there is significant difference between male and female students dropout rates; the researcher also found a significant relationship between the level of ascriptive characteristics and students' dropout rate. The researcher recommends that, the schools environment should be improved so as to provide a conducive atmosphere in order to make students love schooling; the government should improve the social services of the rural areas; and Parents/guardians need to be sensitized on how they can follow the development of their children in academic sphere.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter Page
One
Two
Declaration
Approval
Acknowledgement
Abstract
List of tables
List of Abbreviations
Table of contents
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Research Objectives
Research Questions
Hypothesis
Scope
Significance of the Study
Operational Definitions of Key Terms
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Concepts, Ideas, Opinions From Authors/Experts 11
Theoretical Perspectives 17
Related Studies 20
Three METHODOLOGY
Research Design
Research Population
Sample Size
Sampling Procedure
Research Instrument
Validity and Reliability of the Instrument
Data Gathering Procedures
Data Analysis
Ethical Considerations
Limitations of the Study
Four PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
OF DATA
Five FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS
References
Appendices
Findings
Conclusions
Recommendations
Appendix I - Transmittal Letter
Appendix II - Research Authorization
Appendix III A - Research Instrument
Appendix III B - Questionnaire
Appendix IV - Transmittal letter for the Respondents
Appendix V Informed consent
Appendix VI- Researcher's Curriculum Vitae
Research, S. (2022). Ascriptive Characteristics and Students' Dropout Rate in Selected Secondary Schools in Ruangwa District, Tanzania. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/ascriptive-characteristics-and-students-dropout-rate-in-selected-secondary-schools-in-ruangwa-district-tanzania
Research, SSA "Ascriptive Characteristics and Students' Dropout Rate in Selected Secondary Schools in Ruangwa District, Tanzania" Afribary. Afribary, 26 Oct. 2022, https://afribary.com/works/ascriptive-characteristics-and-students-dropout-rate-in-selected-secondary-schools-in-ruangwa-district-tanzania. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
Research, SSA . "Ascriptive Characteristics and Students' Dropout Rate in Selected Secondary Schools in Ruangwa District, Tanzania". Afribary, Afribary, 26 Oct. 2022. Web. 14 Dec. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/ascriptive-characteristics-and-students-dropout-rate-in-selected-secondary-schools-in-ruangwa-district-tanzania >.
Research, SSA . "Ascriptive Characteristics and Students' Dropout Rate in Selected Secondary Schools in Ruangwa District, Tanzania" Afribary (2022). Accessed December 14, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/ascriptive-characteristics-and-students-dropout-rate-in-selected-secondary-schools-in-ruangwa-district-tanzania