Poverty and Pupils' Academic Performance in the Selected Primary Schools of Tulwet Zone, Wareng District, Kenya
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Date
2010-04
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree of arts with education
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to establish the effects of poverty on
pupil's academic performance of the selected primary schools in Wareng
District Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to investigate the
relationship between the effects mentioned and academic performance in
Tulwet Zone, and to investigate the role of the community in alleviating
poverty and improving education in Tulwet Zone. The methods used for
data collection was questionnaires to the staff members of the schools
and students involved in the study. The findings were presented and
interpreted in relation to the study objectives and research questions.
While linking to the existing literature, results included demographic
characteristics, frequency and percentages. Based on the findings it was
observed that poverty affected the academic performance of students
negatively. In chapter five, development of solutions to the problem,
summary of the findings and conclusions were attempted. The findings
suggested recommendations on areas pertaining to the provision of
school facilities for students to learn well.
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A Research Report Presented to the Institute of Open and Distance Learning in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Award of Degree Bachelor of Education (Arts) of Kampala International University
Keywords
Poverty, Pupils' Academic Performance, Wareng District, Kenya