Effects Of Poverty On The Academic Performance Of Learners In The Selected Primary Schools Of Keiyo District, Kenya

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to establish the effects of poverty on pupil's

academic peifonnance of the selected primary schools in Keiyo District

Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to investigate the

relationship between the effects mentioned and academic peifonnance in

Southern Division, and to investigate the role of the community in

alleviating poverty and improving education in Southern Division. The

methods used for data collection was questionnaires to the staff members

of the schools and students involved in the study. The findings were

presented and interpreted in relation to the study objectives and research

questions. While linking to the existing literature, results included

demographic characteristics, frequency and percentages. Based on the

findings it was observed that poverty affected the academic peifonnance

of students negatively. In chapter five, development of solutions to the

problem, summary of the findings and conclusions were attempted. The

findings suggested recommendations on areas pertaining to the provision of school faeilities for students to learn well.

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