Impact Of Learning Resources On Performance In Kenya Certificate Of Primary Education: A Case Of Nyamira District, Nyamira County.

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Primary Education is the foundation for literacy and the acquisition of basic skills, social attitudes and values that make life important in society. Although some studies have shown that facilities and teaching/learning resources and teacher ratios are contributing factors for educational performances in primary schools, the impact of learning resources on performance remains unclear. The purpose of this study was therefore, to investigate the influence of learning resources on performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in public schools in Nyamira County using Production Function Theory. Specifically, the study aimed to establish impact of teacher-pupil ratio, to determine enrolment-classrooms ratio in Nyamira District. This study is expected to assist policy makers to come up with new policies to improve performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education. The study employed a descriptive survey design from randomly selected public primary schools. This design was appropriate in gathering facts, opinions, knowledge and attitude of people. The population comprised all 96 public primary schools in Nyamira District. A sample of 29 schools was used, which was 30 percent of the target population. The questionnaires, observation and checklist were used as research instruments.  The questionnaires were delivered to the respondents of the participating schools by the researcher herself. Piloting was conducted in three schools that were not part of the sample to avoid the schools influencing the end product of study. However, the piloting of the three schools determined the reliability and validity of the instruments

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