To Predict the Causes of Poor Performance of Mathematics in Secondary Schools in Bugahya County in Hoima District
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Date
2007-12
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Kampala International University, bachelor's degree in education
Abstract
There is so far evidence to predict the causes of poor performance mounted
in different subjects at different levels in secondary schools in different parts
of Uganda.
However no documentary evidences has been seen to explain in the courses
of poor performances of mathematics at 'O' level in Bugahya county in
Hoima District. TheĀ· in dependable variables A were head-teachers,
mathematics teachers and students of 'O' level (Sl-S4) and these three
groups were studied in details since they could be manipulated.
The study took place in Bugahya county in Hoima in the few selected
secondary schools like Bwikya Secondary Schools, St. Thomas More Pan
African Secondary School and Standard and the study was by use of
questionnaires.
In the course of study, it was found that poor performance of mathematics
was much attributed by the administration, than the student and finally the
mathematics teachers. To alleviate the problem of poor performance of
mathematics there is a need for head teachers, provide teaching materials /
carry supervision, teachers carry appropriate methods of teaching and
student behave well and avoid absenteeism.
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A Research Report Submitted in Partial fulfillment For the Requirement for the Award of Bachelor's Degree in Education of Kampala International University
Keywords
Poor Performance, Mathematics, Hoima District