Abstract This research was about reasons for poor performance of girts in science in
primary schools. This study was guided by three objectives; to identify reasons
for poor performance, to suggest measures to improve the performance of pupils,
to find out pupils attitude towards science.
The study was descriptive were purposive sampling was used to select the
population. Using this sampling technique, 40 respondents were chosen to
represent the whole population of Bolo zone.
Among the reasons for poor performance were teachers' critical role, mental and
physical development, lack of qualified teachers, lack of practical part, social
economic background and personality. Measures that were used to improve
performance are teaching aids, effective teachers, practicing, and guidance and
motivation techniques. Pupils had a negative attitude against science. Among the
recommendations given were; government should provide scholastic materials to
schools, creation of a good and favouring learning environment, encourage
teachers to teach well, ministry of education should sensitize the public among
others.
OTIENO, O (2021). Reasons For Poor Performance Of Girls In Science In Primary Schools In Nyanza Province: A Case Study Of Bolo Zone, West Nyakach Division, Nyakach District. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/reasons-for-poor-performance-of-girls-in-science-in-primary-schools-in-nyanza-province-a-case-study-of-bolo-zone-west-nyakach-division-nyakach-district
OTIENO, OCHOLA "Reasons For Poor Performance Of Girls In Science In Primary Schools In Nyanza Province: A Case Study Of Bolo Zone, West Nyakach Division, Nyakach District" Afribary. Afribary, 04 Jun. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/reasons-for-poor-performance-of-girls-in-science-in-primary-schools-in-nyanza-province-a-case-study-of-bolo-zone-west-nyakach-division-nyakach-district. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
OTIENO, OCHOLA . "Reasons For Poor Performance Of Girls In Science In Primary Schools In Nyanza Province: A Case Study Of Bolo Zone, West Nyakach Division, Nyakach District". Afribary, Afribary, 04 Jun. 2021. Web. 24 Apr. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/reasons-for-poor-performance-of-girls-in-science-in-primary-schools-in-nyanza-province-a-case-study-of-bolo-zone-west-nyakach-division-nyakach-district >.
OTIENO, OCHOLA . "Reasons For Poor Performance Of Girls In Science In Primary Schools In Nyanza Province: A Case Study Of Bolo Zone, West Nyakach Division, Nyakach District" Afribary (2021). Accessed April 24, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/reasons-for-poor-performance-of-girls-in-science-in-primary-schools-in-nyanza-province-a-case-study-of-bolo-zone-west-nyakach-division-nyakach-district