Effectiveness Of Free Primary Education Policy On Academic Performance Of Primary Schools In Masinga Zone, Masinga Division, Masinga District,Kenya
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2010-04
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree of education
Abstract
Recent research statistics has shown that the free primary education introduced in the
year 2003 had lead to a large influx of pupils into primary schools. Kenyans cannot
afford to complacent about it, thus their arises an immediate need to conduct an
investigation on the issue of academic performance on the influx of pupils.
The study adopted a Descriptive research design. This enhanced the researcher to
obtain a better understanding of the impact of free primary education on academic
performance of pupils. The method chosen allowed a collection of comprehensive and
intensive data and provided an in-depth understanding of the topic under study.
Information collected was analyzed and edited to create consistency and completeness.
After collecting the questionnaires they were edited for completeness and consistency
across the respondents and to locate omissions. Information obtained from the research
study was presented and analyzed using bar charts, narratives, and statistical figures.
This report provides suggestions for more effective practice in the field of free primary
education and measures based on the lessons learned from practical experience of the
programme. It is designed for policy makers, planners and stakeholders who have
responsibilities in the education sector in the country.
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A Research Project Submitted to the Institute Of Open and Distance Learning in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for Award of a Bachelor in Education of Kampala International University
Keywords
Free Primary Education Policy, Academic Performance, Masinga District,Kenya, Primary Schools