The impact of poverty on the academic performance of standard eight children In Maryango Sub -Zone, Bamba Zone, Ganze Division, Kilifi District, Kenya
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Date
2009-05
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to examine the of poverty on academic performance of learners.
The objective was to establish the relationship between poverty and learners academic
performance.
The researcher used cross-sectional survey design to analyze a large sample. Both quantitative
and qualitative were used.
A simple random sampling design was used to select from 5 school .A totals of 40 respondents
is expected to be obtained.
Data was collected using a questionnaire guide which was more appropriate in getting data
amore the respondents.
The finding indicated that majority of the learners are affected with poverty which affects their
academic performance. the finding also revealed that poverty has impacted on learners attitude
towards studying and commitment hence poor performance.
The researcher recommended the selected schools to help the learners with basic needs in order
to improve their academic performance.
Description
.A Research report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the awards of the degree of Bachelors of Education in early childhood and primary education [E.C.P.E) at Kampala International University.
Keywords
Poverty, Academic performance, Standard eight children, Kenya.