Factors Contributing to Poor Performance of Girl Child in Mathematics in Sare Zone Rongo District Kenya

Table of Content

Cover Page ............................................................................................ .i

Declaration .......................................................................................................................... ii

Approval. ............................................................................................................................. ii

Acknowledgement ............................................................................................................. iii

Abbreviations ..................................................................................................................... iv

Table ofContent ...................................................................................... v

List of Tables, Pie Charts and Graphs ............................................................ vii

Abstract .............................................................................................................................. ix

CHAPTER ONE ................................................................................................................. 1

1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Background of the Study ............................................................................................... 1

1.2 Statement of the Problem .............................................................................................. 2

1.3 The Purpose of the Study .............................................................................................. 2

1.4 Objectives of the Study ................................................................................................. 2

1.5 Research Questions ...................................................................................................... 3

1.6 Significance of the Study ............................................................................................. 3

I. 7 Scope of the Study ........................................................................................................ 3

1.8 Limitations of the Study .............................................................................................. 4

CHAPTER TWO ................................................................................................................ 5

2.0 Literature Review .......................................................................................................... 5

2.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 5

2.2 Factors Contributing to Poor Performance of Girl Child in Mathematics .................... 5

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2.3 Methods for Nurturing Attitude in Girl Child Pupil towards Mathematics ................ 7

2.4 General Performances of Girls in Mathematics in Primary Schools ............................ 8

CHAPTER THREE ........................................................................................................... I 0

3.0 Research Methodology ............................................................................................... 10

3 .1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1 O

3.2 Research Design ........................................................................................................ 10

3.3 Area and Population of Study ................................................................................... 1 0

3 .4 Sample Selection and Size ........................................................................................ I 0

3.4 Instruments of Data Collection ................................................................................. 11

3.5 Validity and Reliability of Research Instruments ..................................................... 11

3.6 Data Collection Procedures ....................................................................................... 12

CHAPTER FOUR ............................................................................................................. 13

4.0 Data Presentation and Analysis ................................................................................... 13

4.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 13

4.2 Analysis of Data .......................................................................................................... 13

4.2.1 KCPE Results Analysis per Subject According to Sex for the Year 2007 ....... 14

4.2.2 Subjects Mean for the Year 2007 ...................................................................... 24

4.2.3 Subjects Mean for the Year 2008 KCPE ........................................................... 25

4.2.4 Attitude of the Girls towards Mathematics ....................................................... 26

4.2.5 Interest of the Girls in Mathematics .................................................................. 27

4.2.6 Views of the Respondents on Factors Leading to Poor Perfo1mance of Girls

in mathematics .................................................................................................................. 28

CHAPTER FIVE ............................................................................................................... 29

5.0 Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendation ........................................................... 29

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5. I Introduction ................................................................................................................. 29

5.2 Discussions and Findings ............................................................................................ 29

5 .3 Conclusion .................................................................................................................. 32

5.4 Reconunendation ........................................................................................................ 33

Reference .......................................................................................................................... 3 5

Appendix A: Introductory Letter ...................................................................................... 36

Appendix B: Questionnaires ............................................................................................ 37

Appendix C: Interview Guide ........................................................................................... 44