Socio-Economic Factors and Pupils Academic Performance In Kianjai Zone, Tigania District Kenya
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Date
2009-04
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree in special needs education
Abstract
The issue of how socio-economic factors affect pupil's performance is vital to a
public policy. The researcher wanted to find out whether socio-economic factors
effect pupil's performance and to what extent.
In order to do this study, the researcher embarked on descriptive survey kind of
research. The method allowed a collection of comprehensive intensive data and
provided an in-depth study on how past initiative have not produced the desired
products.
By stratified sampling, 50 pupils, 3 teachers and 1 O parents were selected. By
the sample of 63 respondents the researcher was able to obtain data that was
enough for him to conclude that socio-economic factors really affect pupil's
performance.
Data collected was analyzed and edited to create consistency and completeness.
Information obtained was presented and analyzed using tables and charts.
The researcher recommends that the government focused on poverty eradication
programs in the marginalized areas so as to reduce on the socio-economic
factors affecting the pupil's performance in Kianjai Zone, Tigania District- Kenya
Description
A Research Report Submitted To The Institute Of Open And Distance Learning In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirement For Award Of A Bachelor In Education, Special Needs Of Kampala International University
Keywords
Socio-Economic Factors, Pupils Academic Performance, Tigania District Kenya