Primary Education Research Papers/Topics

Instructional Materials in the Teaching and Learning Process in Primary Schools of Nangabo Sub- County, W Akiso District

ABSTRACT This study investigated the role of instructional materials in the teaching / learning process. It was carried out in Nangabo sub county, wakiso district. Respondents used in data collection were : head teachers, heads of departments and teachers. Questionnaires and interview guides were used in data collection. The total number of respondents were 24. The study was based on three objectives : To find out the instructional materials available in primary schools. To identify the role ...

Teacher Pupil Ratio On Academic Performance of Pupils in Primary Schools in Mabaale Sub-County ' Kibaale District

ABSTRACT The major purpose of the study was _to investigate the impact of a high pupil teacher ratio on the academic achievement of learners primary schools in Mabaale Sub-county Kibaale district. The specific objectives of the study were to investigate the impact of large class size on the academic achievement of pupils in Mabaale Sub-county Kabaale district; investigate the impact of lack of learning materials on the academic achievement of learners; and to investigate the impact of much ov...

The Effect of Peer Pressure on Academic Performance of Pupils in Kole District. A Case Study of Bala Sub-County.

ABSTRACT The reach report entitled, "peer pressure and academic performance of pupils in Kole District, a case study of Bala sub-county was carried out by Mr. Angole James. Its objectives were: To examine the effects of drunkardness on academic performance of pupils in Kole district,To assess how smoking affects academic performance of pupils in Kole district, To find out how peer pressure affects the academic performance of pupils in Kole district and To find out how early pregnancies affect...

Poverty and Academic Performance of Primary School Pupils in Bomet Central Division, Bomet District, Kenya

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to establish the effects of poverty on pupil~s academic performance of the selected primaIy schools in Bomet Central Division , Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to investigate the relationship between the effects mentioned and academic performance in Bomet Central Division , and to investigate the role of the community in alleviating poverty and improving education in Bomet Central Division. The study employed a descriptive research desig...

Age, Gender and Pupils' Academic Performance in Primary Schools in Kasozi Parish, Nakitoma Sub County, Nakasongola District

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Free Primary Education and Challenges in Keumbu Division Kish District Kenya

ABSTRACT This study concerns the problem facing free primary education such as inadequate teaching persmmel, teacher distribution, gender disparities, poverty, political interference, immorality, bad peer groups, drug abuse among others. It is also an investigation of how effective this problem can be solved .The researcher gives various methods in collecting data including questionnaire, interview, and observation ,he particularly commonly used a questionnaire because it is more advantageous...

The Impact of Teaching in Local Languages on The Academic Performance of Pupils in Iwawu, Bulamagi Sub-County Iganga District.

ABSTRACT Early February {2007}, the government of Uganda through the ministry of education introduced the teaching in local languages to all pupils of lower primary in the whole country though a circular {ADM/48/315/07} which was addressed to all district education officers and head teachers of primary schools. Following the policy, schools in Bulamagi sub-county started teaching in local language much as little was done to assess its impact on the academic performance of children. This study...

Gender Differentials in Mathematics Achievemnent of Primary School Pupils In Busaana Sub County, Kayunga District Uganda

ABSTRACTOver the past two decades, women limited participation in science, technology and mathematics (SMT) courses in tertiary institutions have been a cause for concern inUganda. Women today, constitute over half of the world’s population. This report therefore, discusses the present situation of female participation in SMT in BusaanaSub County, some of the factors that tend to hinder females’ participation in SMT, vis-avis the effects of this limited participation on national...

The Government Policy of Upe and Academic Performance of Primary Schools Dokolo District.

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Teaching/Learning Aids and Academic Performance Of Pupils In Selected Primary Schools Of Siongiroi Zone, Siongiroi Division, Bomet district, Kenya

ABSTRACT The study set out to investigate the effect of teaching J learning aids on academic performance of pupils in selected primary schools of Siongiroi zone, Siongiroi division, Barnet District - Kenya. Primary schools in this region have not been performing very well in KCPE for a number of years. Random sampling techniques were used to select 72 pupils from public schools and 24 from private schools making a total sample size of 96 pupils. The same technique was used to select 72 te...

The Attitudes of Teachers in Regular Primary Schools Towards the Education for the Physically Handicapped: A Case Study of Kyangwithya Division of Kitui District Kenya

ABSTRACT The major purpose of the study was to investigate the attitudes of teachers towards the education of the physically handicapped children in Kyangwithya division. A quantitative research approach, using questionnaires was employed to collect the data for the study. Twenty primary school teachers and five schools were sampled for the study. Findings of the study show that the teachers, parents and children have several misconceptions and wrong beliefs about the nature and conditions of...

Educational Resources and Teachers' Productivity in Selected Secondary Schools in Bahati Division, Nakuru District, Kenya

ABSTRACT This study was specifically designed and conducted to find out the relationship between educational resources and teachers' productivity. The study was guided by four specific_ objectives which inclu_did' determining the profile of the respondents, determ_ining the level of educational resources, determining the level of teachers' productivity and to find the relationship between the level of educational resources and the level of teachers' productivity. The study used correlational ...

The Impact of Co-curricular Activities on Primary School Children's Academic Performance in Tororo District: A Case Study of Rubongi Sub-county

ABSTRACT The Topic of the study is "The impact of co-curricular activities on primary school children· s academic performance in Tororo District." The objectives of the study were to establish the main effects of participating in extra-curricular activities in Rubongi sub-county, assess the leve l of participation of children in co-curricular activities in Rubongi sub-county and to ascertain the importance of co-curricular activities in children's academic performance in Rubongi subcounty. ...

Factors Influencing Malnutrition of Children in Kasambya Sub County Mubende District Uganda

ABSTRACT A study on the factors influencing ma/nutrition was carried out in Kasambya sub county with the purpose of investigating and establishing the factors influencing ma/nutrition of children in Kasambya. The specific objectives of the study were; to establish the rate of ma/nutrition of children in Kasambya. To estabilsh whether the occupational and economic status of parents will influence the nutrition status of their children. To find out if the educational attainments of parents cont...

Effects of HIV/AIDS on the Academic Performance of Pupils in Kabare Zone, Kirinyaga District, Kenya

ABSTRACT The causes of dropping out of school in any population are manifold and complex. The economic and social consequences of dropping out of school cause global concern, as they affect not only the individual who abandons school, but also his/her family and friends as well as the wider community and society. Recent research statistics has shown that the prevalence of girls dropping out of schools in Kenya is expanding rapidly to the distraction of the society. Kenyans cannot afford to co...


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