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Causes Of Poor Performance In Science In Kenya Certificate Of Primary Education Examinations In Narok North District.

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine the causes of poor performance in Science in Central Division, Narok North District. The specific objectives of the study were to determine if discipline affects the Pupils' academic performance in Science in the selected schools of Central Division, to determine if teacher qualities affect the Pupils' academic performance in the selected schools of Central Division; and to determine if school facilities affect the Pupils' academic performan...

Parental Illiteracy And Learners' Academic Perfomance In Ntugi Zone, Abothuguchi Central Division, Merv Central District, Kenya

ABSTRACT Generally, various researcher report have revealed that more highly educated mothers have greater success in providing their children with the cognitive and language skills that contribute to early success in school (Sticht & McDonald, 1990). Also, children of mothers with high levels of education stay in school longer than children of mothers ·with low levels of education. Parental iY(f/uence on the intellectual, social, economic, psychological and moral .formation of children in s...

Perceived Factors Affecting the Teaching of Science in Selected Primary Schools in Nabweya Sub-County in Bududa District

ABSTRACT The study was carried out to investigate the perceived factors affecting the teaching of science in selected primary schools in Nabweya sub-county Bududa district and focused on lack of instructional materials, teaching methods used, teacher competence and how these affect the teaching I learning of science. The research design was qualitative in nature and employed descriptive techniques. Questionnaires and interview guides were used to collect data from the respondents. The target ...

The Causes And Effects Of Poor Academic Performance In Selected Secondary Schools In Kabartonjo Division, Balingo North District Kenya

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the causes and effect of poor academic performance in secondary schools in Kabartonjo Division, Baringo North District, Kenya The specific objectives of the study were to determine if discipline affects the students' academic performance, to determine if a teacher's quality affects the students' academic performance; and to determine if school facilities affect the students' academic performance in Secondary schools. The methods used for d...

Barriers That Hinder Inclusive Education of Mentally Challenged Children in Navakholo Division Kakamega Central District Kenya

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine the barriers that hinder inclusive education of mentally challenged children in the selected schools of Navakholo Division, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to investigate some of the challenges of pupils with mental disability. The methods used for data collection were interview guides to gather information on the challenges of pupils with mental disability. The findings indicated that there were some problems faced by pupil...

Effects of Hearing Impairment on Academlc Performance of Learners With Specific Learning Difficulties in English; A Case Study of Nyamagana District, Mwanza Region

ABSTRACT The research report is to find out the Effect of hearing impairment on the academic performance of learners with specific learning difficulties in English in Nyamagana District in Mwanza region. From the findings, it was realized that many learners with hearing impairment perform below average compared to those who do not have due to severity of hearing impairment in learners. A part from that the common causes of hearing impairment in these learners were diseases which affect the mo...

A Study Of Factors That Drive Children Out Of Their Homes To The Street With Special Reference To Kish Town.

ABSTRACT Many children have left their homes and are now living in the streets. At the beginning many people saw it not being their problem as long as it did not affect them directly. This is particularly so in Kisii town where the phenomena is not very old. But as the number swelled the problem has become a big issue for every caring citizen of this country and particularly to people in a town like Kisii. It has now come to the notice of everybody that the problem is very serous and unless a...

The Effect Of Free Primary Education Programme And Academic Performance Of Pupils Of Kcpe In Public Primary Schools: Case Study Of Kirriti Region, Nyandurua District, Kenya

Abstract The study dwelled into the impact of free primary education on the academic performance of pupils in KCPE in public schools with the aim of determining the causes of poor performance, current learning conditions and the extent to which free primary education ha affected the performance of pupils. The study was carried out in Kiriita location, nyandarua District and it utilized the head teachers of the six schools in that location, 46teachers and 124 pupils of the same schools. The fi...

Absenteeism and Students’ Educational Achievement in Selected Secondary Schools of Kasawo Sub-County, Mukono District

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION .APPROVALDEDICATION iiiACKNOWLEDGEMENT ivLIST OF TABLES viiiABSTRACT ixCHAPTER ONE IINTRODUCTION I1 .0 Background1.1 Statement of the Problem1 .2 Objectives ofthe Study 21.2.1 General Objective ofthe Study 21.2.2 Specific Objectives ofthe Study 21 .3 Research Questions 21.4 Scope of the Study 2I .4.1 Geographical scope 21.4.2 Time scope 21.5 Significance ofthe Study 2CHAPTER TWO 4LITERATURE REVIEW 42.0 Introduction 42.1 Attitude towards Secondary Schools 42.1 .1 ...

Factors Affecting Academic Performance of Learners With Hearing Impairment in Borabu Division, Borabu District, Kenya

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION.APPROVAL.DEDICATIONACKNOWLEDGEMENT ivTABLE OF CONTENTS vLIST OF TABLESABSTRACT viiiLO Introduction 1Li Background of the study 1L2 The purpose of the study 3L3 Objectives of the study 3 L4 Research questions 4 L6 Scope of the study 4 L7 Significance of the Study 5REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 72~O Introduction 711 Factors affecUng academic performance of hearing impairedlearners 72~2 Teaching/learning methods of hearing impaired learners 813 Support services to he...

Effects of HIV/AIDS on Academic Performance in Selected Primary Schools in Ang'urai Zone, Ang'urai Division, Teso North District,Kenya

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATIONAPPROVALDEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSTRACT CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study1.2 Statement of the problem 1.3 Objectives of the study1.5 Scope of the study 1.6 Significance of the study 1.7 Limitations of the study CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW 2.0 Introduction 2.1 The impact of HIV and Aids on the education sector 2.2 Strategies for addressing HIV and prevention within the educational sector.2.3 Effects of education at the...

Community Involvement and Performance of Secondary Schools in Khabutola Sub-County Manafwa District, Eastern Uganda

ABSTRACT The purpose of study is to establish the effect of community involvement on performance ofsecondary schools the objectives were examine the ways of community involvement in management of secondary schools, to establish the contributions of community in performance of the secondary schools and to determine the challenges faces in community involvement in the performance of secondary schools. The study was conducted in Khabutola Sub-County in Manafwa district, the study adopted a descr...

Social Economic Status and Early Pregnancy in Primary School Children in Northern Uganda: A Case Study of Zombo District.

ABSTRACT  The study was Social economic status and early pregnancy in primary school children in northern Uganda carried out in zombo districtThe purpose of the study was to see how low socio economic status of a family leads to early pregnancies in primary children in northern Uganda.The study was governed by general, specific objectives and well structured questionnaire and the general objective was to establish the factors of the socio economic status that lead to early pregnancies in...

Discipline And Students’ Academic Performance In Uce, “A Case Study Of Bukooli College Bugiri”.

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of discipline to the academic performance amongst the students of Bukooli College Bugiri District. The specific objectives of the study were to establish the influence of teacher qualities on the academic performance of students and to find out the influence of school facilities on academic performance of students of Bukooli College Bugiri. The methods used for data collection was questionnaire and interview guides to students, ...

A Comparative Study Of Factors Influencing Academic Performance Between Private And Public Primary Schools In Nan Go Zone, Bondo District, Kenya

ABSTRACT Scholars and policy makers have raised pertinent issues on the quality of free primary public schools, versus that of private schools. There has been controversial discussions mainly based on the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination. The main focus of this study was class 8 pupils who were admitted in class one in the year 2000, before free primary education program was implemented. The purpose of this study was to compare factors influencing the academic perfor...


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