Socio-Economic Factors And Academic Perfomance Of Girls In Ngarima Zone, Gichugu Division, Kirinyaga Disrict, Kenya.

ABSTRACT

Recent research statistics has shown that primmy education level is faced by myriad of

challenges. Kenyans cannot afford to complacent about it, thus there arise an immediate

need to conduct an investigation on the issue of socio-economic influences on pupils

academic performance.

The study adopted a descriptive research design. This enhanced the researcher to obtain a

better understanding of the socio-economic factors affecting academic performance of

girls in Ngarima zone, Gichugu division, Kirinyaga district, Kenya. The method chosen

allowed a collection of comprehensive and intensive data and provided an in-depth

understanding of the topic understudy.

Information collected was analyzed and edited to create consistency and completeness.

After collecting the questionnaires they were edited for completeness and consistency

across the respondents and to locate omissions. Information obtained from the research

study was presented and analyzed using bar charts, narratives, and statistical figures.

This report provides suggestions for more effective practice in the field of primary level

education and measures based on the lessons learned from practical experience of the

respondents. It is designed for policy makers, planners and stakeholders who have responsibilities in the education sector in the country.