Teacher Quality and Student Achievement in Mathematics in Secondary Schools of Ugenya District, Nyanza Province of Kenya

ABSTRACT rhe purpose of this study was the effect of mathematics teacher quality on :he academic achievement of students in the selected schools of Ugenya District, Nyanza province of Kenya. rhe objectives of the study were; to determine if teacher's motivation affects 3Cademic performance of students in Ugenya district, to determine whether f teacher qualification affects academic achievement of students in Ugenya District, and to investigate whether if a facility at school affects academic :lerformance of students in Ugenya district. fhe methods used for data collection were questionnaires to the teachers 3nd interview guide to the headmasters of the schools which participated in :he study. rindings indicated that teacher experience, qualification of the teacher and the motivation of the teacher have a direct relationship with the performance :>f students in mathematics. Recommendations included Government making facilities at school for mathematics teachers to teach in a conducive environment in order to aid the better performance of mathematics students in their schools and that ;:~overnment should make sure that it facilitates unqualified teachers to go For further studies to improve the academic achievement of students in mathematics.