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THE EFFECTS OF LATE ENTRY TO SCHOOL ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF LEARNER: CASE STUDY OF SELECTED PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN SACHO ZONE, BARINGO DISTRICT, KENYA

ABSTRACTThe purpose of the study was to examine the impact of late entry and learner academicperformance of learners. The objectives were to establish the relationship between schoollate entry and academic pe1formance of learners. The study also examined the challengesfaced by teachers in handling learners who attend school at later age.The study used across -sectional survey design to analyze both quantitative andqualitative. The researcher collected data from 3 schools with a population of ...

A Survey of Factors Which Influence Teachers' Use of Computerised Technology in Secondary Schools, Lukuli-Naganda Zone, Makindye Divison, Kampala District

ABSTRACTThe aims of the study was to survey the of factors which influence teachers’ use of computer-based technology in secondary schools in Lukuli-Naganda zone, Makindye division, Kampala district Uganda. It was based on the following objectives: To examine the factors which influence teachers’ use of computer-based technology in teaching computer studies, to assess the currentpractices in the use of computer-based technology since the previous studies were cond...

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGYAND STUDENT’SEDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED SCHOOLS IN NKOZI SUB - COUNTY MPIGI DISTRICT, UGANDA

ABSTRACTThe purpose of the study was to find out the impacts of using of instructionaltechnologies on students achievements in selected schools in Nkozi subcountyMpigi district, the main objective of the study were; to find out thedifferent forms and categories of instructional technologies used in theteaching and learning processes also, to examine the impacts and benefits ofusing instructional technologies in the teaching and learning process and lastlyto find out the challenges both teache...

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAMILY BACKGROUND AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS STUDENTS: A CASE OFARUA MUNICIPALITY, ARUA DISTRICT, UGANDA

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATIONDEDICATIONACKNOWLEDGEMENTCHAPTER ONE 1INTRODUCTION 11.1 Background of the Study 11 .2 Statement of the Problem 21.3 The Purpose of the Study 41.4 Research Objectives 41.5 Research Questions 41 .6 Significance of the Study 51.7 Limitation of the Study 51.9 Basic Assumptions 51.11 Organization of the Study 6CHAPTER TWO 7LITERATURE REVIEW 72.1 Introduction 72.2 Theoretical Revjew~ 72.3 Academic Performance 82.4 Family Background and Students’ academic performance 82...

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO POOR PERFORMANCE OF GIRL CHILD IN MATHEMATICS IN SARE ZONE, RONGO DISTRICT, KENYA

AbstractThe study was carried out during the month of January, 2009 on Factors Contributing toPoor Performance of Girl Child in Mathematics in Sare Zone. The target group was classeight female pupils.Questionnaires were used among form class eight pupils, mathematics teachers and headteachers of three primary schools. Oral interview was also employed to obtain accurateinformation.Analysis has shown that a number of girls who reach class eight in every school is verylow and their performance i...

PARENT’S DIVORCE AND STUDENTS’ RETENTION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENDARASHA DIVISION, NYERI COUNTY, KENYA

ABSTRACTThe study was intended to determine the relationship between parent’s divorce and students’retention in secondary schools in Endarasha Division, Nyeri County, Kenya.It was guided by objectives that included; investigating the relationship between Parents Divorceand students’ retention in secondary schools, finding out how parent’s divorce has affectedstudents education in secondary school and finding out what can school counselors do to assiststudents who are struggling academ...

KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY FACTORS INFLUENCING CAREER CHOICE DECISIONS OF FORM FOUR STUDENTS IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF KIAMBU DISTRICT

ABSTRACTForm four class has been identified as a critical decision point in the career choice makingprocess of students. In form four the students are faced with the tasks of career decision. In thisclass students will have to make choices about their imminent future - A review to majortheories relating to career determination will be undertaken. Decision making theories haveidentified age range 16-18 years, as being one of the critical decision periods for an adolescent.Most of the students ...

CHALLENGES FACED BY PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED LEARNERS IN INCLUSIVE SETTINGS IN GRIFTU DIVISION, WAJlR WEST DISTRICT, KENYA

ABSTRACTThis study was intended to examine the challenges of inclusion of children of children withphysical Disabilities (handicapped in regular primary schools in Griftu division, Wajir Westdistrict, Kenya.The study adopted a Quantitative research design. This enhanced the researcher to obtain a betterunderstanding of the problems and impact of free primary education on the quality of specialeducation for the physically disabled learners in Griftu division, Wajir West District Kenya. Themeth...

PLAY AND ITS EFFECTS ON EARLY CIDLDHOOD EDUCATION ACASE STUDY OF AKADOOT PRIMARY SCHOOL, AN GURAl DIVISION, TESO NORTH DISTRICT, KENYA.

ABSTRACTThe purpose of the study was to investigate the imp01tance of playing on the earlychildhood education in Akadoot primary school, Teso N01th District, Kenya.The specific objectives of the study were to detennine the profile of the respondents inregards to: age, gender and academic level, to investigate the importance of playing inregards to academic achievements, problem solving, social and egoistic competenceconfidence building and health development and to identify the hindrance to c...

AN INVESTIGATION INTO SOME OF THE FACTORS WHICH INFLUENCE STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN MATHEMATICS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MANJIYA COUNTY, BUDUDA DISTRICT, EASTERN UGANDA

ABSTRACTThe research addressed the factors that could influence performance in Mathematics insecondary schools in Manjiya County Bududa District. It aimed at determining the teacher,student and school-related factors that influence performance in mathematics in thedistrict. The study adopted descriptive research design. The target population wasmathematics teachers and Senior Three students. Stratified sampling technique was used toselect Six (6) secondary schools: 1 for boys, 1 for girls and...

TEACHER MOTIVATION AND THEIR PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: A CASE STUDY KALIRO TOWN COUNCIL, KALIRO DISTRICT

ABSTRACTThe purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of teachers’motivatjon and theirperformance in secondary schools in Kaliro town council, Kaliro district. Three researchobjectives were formulated to guide the study. The research objectives sought to:find outdifferent forms of teacher motivation in Kaliro district secondary schools; find out the factorsthat influence teacher motivation Kaliro district secondary schools; and to find out the effects ofMotivation on Teacher Per...

IMPACT OF POVERTY ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN BUNGOMA D.E.B. SCHOOL, WESTERN PROVINCE, KENYA

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION .. APPROVAL ... DEDICATION ..... . ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS .... CHAPTER ONE .. . INTRODUmON .......... . 1.1 Background of the study 1.2 Statement of the problem 1.3 Purpose of the study. 1.4 Objectives of the study 1.4.1 General objective. 1.4.2 Specific objectives will be to; ............. . 1.5 Research questions .... . 1.6 Scope of the study ..... . 1.7 Significance of the study. CHAPTER TVVO .. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE .. 2.0 Introduction. 2.1 ...

NUTRITIONAL HEAL TH AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF CHILDREN OF SELECTED ECDE CENTRES IN KESSES DMSION, WARENG DISTRICT KENYA

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of nutrition on learning in ECDE Centers in Kesses Division, Wareng district District, Kenya The specific objectives of the study were to determine the effect of nutrition on early childhood Development Children in relation to: growth and development, School achievement, Health and determine the importance of nutrition on early childhood development children The methods used for data collection were questionnaires to the teachers...

SOCIAL ECONOMIC STATUS AND STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS MIJWALA SUB COUNTY, SSEMBABULE DISTRICT UGANDA

ABSTRACTThe research was carried out in Mijwala Sub-county Ssembabule District to find out the effect ofsocio-economic status on students academic performance. The research was guided by thefollowing objectives; To examine the effects of Education levels of parent on students' academicperformance, to determine the effects of parental status on students' academic performance, toexamine effects of parental marital status on students' academic performance, to examine theeffects of parental emplo...

SOCIAL ECONOMIC STATUS AND STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS, MIJW ALA SUB COUNTY, SSEMBABULE DISTRICT UGANDA

ABSTRACTThe research was carried out in Mijwala Sub-county Ssembabule District to find out the effect ofsocio-economic status on students academic performance. The research was guided by thefollowing objectives; To examine the effects of Education levels of parent on students' academicperformance, to determine the effects of parental status on students' academic performance, toexamine effects of parental marital status on students' academic performance, to examine theeffects of parental emplo...


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