Gender and academic performance of primary school pupils. Case study of Budalangi District primary schools, Kenya
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2012-09
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Kampala International University. College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
This paper examines the gender disparities in academic performance of pupils in sample selected
schools in Bunyala division. Using the information obtained from the field study of sample
selected schools from division, the study tries to uncover the reasons as to why the performance
of girls in primary schools is generally poor. The study unveils that though there have been plans
by the Kenyan government to ensure that he performance of the girl child has improved much
still has to be done. The teacher element and cultural factors are the key causes the researcher
finds to be impacting negatively on the academic achievement ofthe girl child.
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A research dissertation submitted to the faculty of education in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the bachelor’s degree in Education of Kampala International University
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Gender and academic performance, primary school pupils, Budalangi District Kenya