Family status and girls’ academic performance in selected schools in Matinyani Zone, Matinyani Division, Kitui West District, Kenya
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2010-04
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Kampala International University.College Of Education
Abstract
The study sought to investigate the relationship between family status
and girls' academic performance. In the review of related literature, all
relevant information related to the study was made of use and this
helped the researcher to get a clear picture as well as guidelines
concerning the problem under study. A descriptive design was employed
since the whole study was about giving an explanation about a scenario.
Questionnaires and interview guides were used in the collection of data.
The findings of the study revealed among others: the confirmation that
teaching learning aids were impacting on the learning environment.
Recommendations were made and these called for government
continuation to invest heavily and sustain FPE in order to provide an all
inclusive education and training to all Kenyans irrespective of their region
of origin, income status, gender, religion and any other disparities.
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Research project presented to the Institute of Open and Distance Learning in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of a degree of bachelor of Education in Early Childhood and Primary Education of Kampala International University
Keywords
Family status, Girls’, Academic performance, Schools, Kenya