Factors influencing academic performance of girls in selected primary schools in Tukdea town Council, Bukedea District.
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2018-09
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Kampala International University, College of Education
Abstract
This study is designed to establish the factors influencing academic performance of girls in
selected primary schools in Bukedea Town Council despite the fact that they are assessed
through periodic performance tests, do continuous assessment tests (CATS), and term and
provision of free primary education under universal primary education (UPE) which is aimed at
providing quality Education for all school age going children.
This study adapted a descriptive survey design as a major method of research from a
population under study.
Data on Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) for the last three years in selected primary school
was obtained which was used in comparing girl's performance to that of boys.
The study established that most girls have only one uniform.
Girls do not get enough sleep. They go to sleep very late and they sleep for short hours because
they delay in doing chores especially cooking up to late and this affects their academic
performance. Some girls believe that studies have become meaningless because even those with
degrees cannot get jobs and so they do not concentrate.
Traditional divisions of labour in the home exert greater social demands on the girls than the
School facilities like latrines, wash room, changing room are inadequate. Once girls reach
puberty they need special facilities which is still lacking at schools.
Lack or inadequate sanitation facilities particularly latrines negatively affects girls more than
boys. Negative attachment between teachers and girls. Teachers use hash language, teacher
torture girls with words and thus their hearts are sick. They feel ashamed and shy.
Girls' absenteeism rate is high. Low attendance rate have thus been cited has detrimental to
learning and academic achievement. In order to improve education of girls, cooperation between
teachers and parents who form part of the community is essential. It was important to draw some
recommendations that can bring change to community altitude and thinking towards value
attached to the education of girls. The study comes up with recommendation for improvement
of girls and academic performance. Sensitizing parents by organizing parent's seminars where
parents will be informed about importance of educating girls. There is a saying that "to educate a
girl is to educate the whole nation". Working ladies should invite to address the parents
whenever possible to attach a value of educating girls.
Guidance and counseling to encourage the girls equally hard like the boys in order to meet stiff
competitions in the job market.
Description
A research report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for award of degree of bachelors of Arts in education primary of Kampala International University.
Keywords
Academic performance, Girls