The Causes Of Poor Academic Performance Of Biology Subject In Kenyan Secondary Schools: A Case Study Of Kenyenya Division, Kenyenya Pronvice-Kenya

ABSTRACT

The study was carried out in Kenyenya Division, Kenyenya Province of

Kenya. The ainJ was to ascertain why the performance in Biology subject

in Kenyenya division secondary schools was very poor. This was done by

collecting data from deferent respondents using different methodologies.

Data was collected from 8 head teachers, 8 biology teachers and 24

students from the selected schools in Kenyenya division.

Data was analyzed both qualitatively and qualitatively and presented

according to the research objectives.

Finding revealed that too many in class, promotion of incompetent

students, practicing biology at school, and teachers lacking interest in

teaching biology subject were the major causes for the poor performance

in biology subject in Kenyanya division secondary schools.

The recommendation suggested included;

The teachers should be encouraged to upgrade so that they improve on

their academic standards and gain more experience.

Head teachers should enforce practical teaching of biology in schools.

Parents should be advised to provide their children with lunch and

school material at school. Weak students academically should be advised to repeat classes.

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