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    The impact of poverty on the academic performance of standard eight children In Maryango Sub -Zone, Bamba Zone, Ganze Division, Kilifi District, Kenya
    (Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2009-05) Musyoki, Chrispus Mutua
    The purpose of the study was to examine the of poverty on academic performance of learners. The objective was to establish the relationship between poverty and learners academic performance. The researcher used cross-sectional survey design to analyze a large sample. Both quantitative and qualitative were used. A simple random sampling design was used to select from 5 school .A totals of 40 respondents is expected to be obtained. Data was collected using a questionnaire guide which was more appropriate in getting data amore the respondents. The finding indicated that majority of the learners are affected with poverty which affects their academic performance. the finding also revealed that poverty has impacted on learners attitude towards studying and commitment hence poor performance. The researcher recommended the selected schools to help the learners with basic needs in order to improve their academic performance.