Factors affecting academic performance of students in national examinations: a case study of Chinato Division, Kuria East District, Kenya
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Date
2011-08
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Kampala International University.College Of Education
Abstract
This study was intended to determine the relationship between teacher factors
and students performance 111 KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education) in Kuna East District within Kenya. Relevant literature related to
the field of study was gathered and this assisted the researcher get a clear
picture of wl1at the e11tIre study was to entail. ;..\ descriptive design was viewed
relevant for use in this study and together the application of questionnaires
and interview guides. the researcher managed to gather data from the key
informants. The data collected were sorted and processed and there after.
analyzed. The findings were presented in tables of percentages and
frequency d1stribut1on and this gave a visual impression to the findings of the
study. Recommendations were made which called for using student-centered
teaching approacl1es. using meaningful activities in their classrooms,
promoting conceptual understanding in different subjects offered and
emphas1z111g process rather than product during problem-solving sessions
among others
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Research project submitted to the College of Open Education and Distance Learning in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of a degree of bachelor of Education in Arts of Kampala International University
Keywords
Academic performance, Students, National examinations