ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to investigate the causes of poor academic performance in Secondary schools in Watamu location, Malindi District, Kenya The specific objectives of the study were to determine if discipline affects the students' academic performance, to determine if a teacher's quality affects the students' academic performance; and to determine if school facilities affect the students' academic performance in Secondary schools. The methods used for data collection was questionnaires and interview guides to students, teachers and head teachers of the schools involved in the study. In chapter four, 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 teacher qualities, discipline of students; and school facilities have a direct impact on the students' academic performance. In chapter five, development of solutions to the problem, summary of the findings and conclusions were attempted. The findings suggested recommendations that the Government should provide more teaching learning facilities in schools to make the learning environment more attractive to students and teachers among other recommendations.
MUGANGA, J (2021). The Causes Of Poor Performance Of Secondary Leaving Examination In Watamu Location In Malindi District. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/the-causes-of-poor-performance-of-secondary-leaving-examination-in-watamu-location-in-malindi-district
MUGANGA, JAMES "The Causes Of Poor Performance Of Secondary Leaving Examination In Watamu Location In Malindi District" Afribary. Afribary, 12 Jun. 2021, https://tracking.afribary.com/works/the-causes-of-poor-performance-of-secondary-leaving-examination-in-watamu-location-in-malindi-district. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
MUGANGA, JAMES . "The Causes Of Poor Performance Of Secondary Leaving Examination In Watamu Location In Malindi District". Afribary, Afribary, 12 Jun. 2021. Web. 28 Nov. 2024. < https://tracking.afribary.com/works/the-causes-of-poor-performance-of-secondary-leaving-examination-in-watamu-location-in-malindi-district >.
MUGANGA, JAMES . "The Causes Of Poor Performance Of Secondary Leaving Examination In Watamu Location In Malindi District" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 28, 2024. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/the-causes-of-poor-performance-of-secondary-leaving-examination-in-watamu-location-in-malindi-district