Factors Influencing Student Performance in Biology in KCSE in Day Secondary Schools of Kisumu West District.
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2009-12
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree of science with education
Abstract
The general observation was that the performance of day secondary schools in KCSE
Biology was comparatively poorer than boarding secondary schools. This study, therefore
aimed at carrying out an in-depth study of the various factors affecting student
performance in the KCSE Biology examination in Kisumu West District.
The general hypothesis was that there is significant relationship between various school
and home variables and student performance in day secondary schools.
The theoretical framework used in the study was that of Production Function Theory of
education used to explain the relationship between various inputs and outputs and how
the input variables interact to influence educational output.
The study population was 22 day secondary schools in Kisumu West District. Simple
random sampling technique was used to get a sample of 8 schools representing 30% of
the target population. Data was collected from biology teachers and students. Data
collection instruments were questionnaires, interviews, document analysis and physical
observation. Questionnaires were open - ended and closed - ended. Interviews were
conduced to enable clarification for responses given.
Document analysis was done on the previous KCSE results of schools visited. Physical
observation of facilities was conducted to get a true picture of the learning conditions in
these schools.
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A Research Project Submitted To Institute Of Open and Distance Learning In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Bachelor of Education (Science) Of Kampala International University
Keywords
Student’s Performance, Biology, Kisumu West District