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    The academic performance of orphans in selected secondary schools of Busongora county Kasese District-western Uganda
    (Kampala International University, 2016-09-22) Bwambale, Yokonia
    The objective of this study was to establish the causes, problems and solutions to problems affecting the orphans towards their academic achievement; and the administration of these orphans in the secondary schools of Busongora County – Kasese District in Uganda. This study involved the use of both primary and secondary data sources. Primary data was collected from primary sources. The main method of data collection involved the use of questionnaires, which were designed in English. This method was chosen because it enabled respondents to answer personal questions more accurately than face-to-face interviews with a researcher.
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    The effect of single parenting families on academic performance of pupils in primary schools of Rugando subcounty, Mbarara District
    (Kampala International University, 2016-09-22) Begumisa, Evalistus
    This study was carried on the effect of single parenting families on academic performance of pupils in primary schools of Rugando sub county, Mbarara District. It aimed at achieving the set objectives which include; the factors that influence the academic performance of pupils in primary schools of Rugando Sub County, the contribution of single parenting families towards the academic performance of their pupils and the measures through which pupils academic performance of single parent families can be improved.
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    The influence of pupil absenteeism on academic performance in selected primary schools in Kitswamba sub county and Hima town council of Kasese District
    (Kampala International University, 2012) Muhindo, Joshua
    The study set out to establish the influence of pupil absenteeism on academic performance of pupils in selected primary schools in Kitswamba sub-county and Hima town council It was guided by the following research questions:  What are the causes of pupil absenteeism?  Is there a relationship between pupil absenteeism and level of academic performance in primary schools?  What mechanisms are being employed to address the challenge of absenteeism? The study targeted a population of 5477 pupils, 100 teachers and 8 head teachers plus parents. 320 pupils 40 teacher 8 head teachers and 20 parents were sampled. Qualitative methods of investigation were employed in collecting data.
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    Motivational practices and academic performance of selected primary schools in Masaka district
    (Kampala International University, 2012) Byarugaba, Medard
    This study was carried out in Masaka district. The objectives of the study were to find out whether primary schools use motivational practices, whether motivational practices impact on academic performance and to identify strategies for motivational practices in primary schools. The study design was a descriptive survey research, where a cross section of people were involved and qualitative in nature. This facilitated the collection of the needed information.