Learning Materials, Physical Facilities and Performance of Pupils in Selected Primary Schools in Kithangari Zone of Imenti South District, Kenya

ABSTRACT 

The study aimed at establishing the effect of learning materials, physical facilities on performance of pupils in selected primary school in Kithangari zone of imenti south district was carried out. The study was specifically guided by these objectives; to find out the relationship between text books and pupils performance, determine the relationship between the library and pupils performance, and establish the relationship between classrooms and pupil’s performance. The study used is descriptive correctional survey design with both qualitative and quantitative aspect. Simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used to select the respondents. The study discover that the schools which had enough text books, well stocked library, well built classrooms, toilet and stores performed better than the schools without proper learning and physical facilities. The study concluded that whenever learning facilities are poor performance is affected directly The studies recommend the government to support private and public primary schools to equip school with modern learning materials and to construct better library and the other facilities to improve performance.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

DECLARATION A

DECLARATION B

APPROVAL SHEET ll~

DEDICATION

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT V

ABSTRACT vi

LIST OF TABLES

CHAPTER ONE 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1

1.1 Background of the Study 1

1.2 Statement of the Problem 2

1.3 Purpose of the Study

1.4 Research Objectives 3

1.4 Research Questions 3

1.5 Hypothesis

1.6 Scope 4

1.7 Significance of the Study 4

1.8 Operational Definitions of Key Terms 5

CHAPTER TWO 6

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 6

2.0 Introduction 6

2.1 Theoretical Review 6

CHAPTER THREE .18

METHODOLOGY 18

3.0 Introduction 18

3.1 Design 18

3.2 Research Population 18

3.3 Sampling strategies 19

3.4 Data collection methods 19

3.5 Data quality control 19

3.6 Ethical Considerations 20

3.7 Data Analysis 20

3.8 Limitations of the Study 20

CHAPTER FOUR 22

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA 22

4.0 Introduction 22

4.1 Profile of the respondents 22

CHAPTER FIVE 37

FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS 37

5.0 INTRODUCTION 37

5.1 FINDINGS

5.2 CONCLUSIONS 38

5.3 RECOMMENDATIONS 38

REFERENCES 40

APPENDICES 42

APPENDIX I: TRANSMITTAL LETTER 42

APPENDIX II: RESEARCH INSTRUMENT 44

RESEARCHER’S CURRICULUM VITAE 48