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    Girls’ performance in mathematics and primary science in KCPE Examinations in selected primary schools in Nyamira North District Kenya
    (Kampala International University, College Of Open and Distance Learning, 2012-08) Ongera, Kennedy Oruko
    The study was on girls’ performance in mathematics and primary science in KCPE examination with objectives as to determine the profile of respondents in terms of type, nature and location to determine the level of performance of mathematics in KCPE examinations from year 2006- 2010 to determine the level pf girls performance in primary science in KCPE examination from 2006-2010 and to establish the significant relationship between mathematics and primary science in KCPE examinations. The study’s purpose was to test the hypothesis of no significant relationship between performance in mathematics and primary science in KCPE examination. To validate the theory of constructivism by Danget and Leman (1995). To add to the existing body of knowledge in the area of girls performance in mathematics and primary science in KCPE examination and generate data for further research study in the girls’ performance in mathematics and primary sciences in KCPE examinations. In the study it was revealed that there were more public schools than private schools, there were more mixed day public primary schools than private day and mixed boarding schools, most schools were allocated in rural than urban. The study established that mathematics was performed as well as science and there was significant relationship between mathematics and primary science. The study recommended for more schools in urban areas, improvement of the curriculum to cater for gender disparities and the government to initiate more girl’s boarding schools in both urban and rural areas.