Determinants In Perfor1\1ance Of Biology Amongst Secondary School Students Of Kljmilil,I Division Of Bungoma North District Kenya

ABSTRACT

This study sought to find determinants in the performance of Biology amongst secondary

school students of Kimilili Division of Bungoma North District, Kenya. Despite the fact

that Biology is so important, students still perform poorly. The purpose of the study was

to investigate the factors which lead to poor performance of Biology.

The broad objective was to determine the factors leading to the poor performance of

Biology amongst secondary school students of Kimilili Division of Bungoma North

District, Kenya.

The study was conducted using questionnaires to collect data. The questionnaires were

administered on a selected random sample of respondents. Data was collected from 104

respondents (80 students, 16 teachers of Biology and 8 parents). The data was analyzed

using quantitative method and presented in the form of tables, pie-charts, percentages and

bar graphs.

The study found out that there are many factors affecting the performance of Biology in

secondary schools. They include teaching methodology in Biology, availability of

physical facilities, revision of examination and test, motivation of teachers and students

and students' aspirations among others.

The study recommends that the District addresses each of those factors so that the performance does not deteriorate but improves.

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