Impact Of Socio-Economic Factors On Pupils Academic Performance In Lake Victoria Zone Kamuchumu, Kagera Region District Muleba.
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2011-10
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Kampala International University ,College of Education, Department of Open and E-distance Learning
Abstract
The topic of this research project is how socio economic factors impacts on
pupil’s performance in lake Victoria Zone Kamachum Division Muleba District
Tanzania It objectives were how social economic factors impacts on students
performance Investigate the relationship between family background and socio
economic factors. To establish the relationship between parents status and
pupils aid academic performance. The last objective was to analyze the effect of
socio-economic factors on school enrolment.
The main finding of the research project was: the study revealed that education
and academic performance are adversely affected by different socio economic
factors such as food availability as well as proper nutrition. They also agreed that
nutrition is very important in the growth and development of children and this is
supported by Levinger Beryl (2000) that nutritional programs facilitate the growth
of a child in all dimensions and have consider the long lasting effects on a child’s
life.
Recommendation of the study the government should make sure that it focuses
on nutritional and feeding programs in schools. The parents and the community
should he sensitized on the importance of proper and stable family background
and how they influence child development. Parents should make sure that they
provide food for their children as they go to school so that they do not go hungry
and fail to concentrate in class.
In conclusion the research established that socio economic factors play a vital
role in children performance and thus should be put into consideration.
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A Research Report Submitted To College Of Education, Open And Long-Distance Learning In Partial Fulfilment Of The Requirement For Award Of A Degree Of A Bachelor Of Arts With Education Of Kampala Interntational University.
Keywords
Socio-Economic Factors, Pupils- Academic Performance