The Impact of Socio-Economic Factors on Pupils Academic Performance in Ilmashariani Zone Central Division Narok North District Kenya
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2010-11
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Kampala International University, bachelor's degree of primary education
Abstract
The topic of this research project is how socio economic factors impacts on
pupil's performance. It objectives were how social economic factors impacts on
students performance Investigate the relationship between family background
and socio-economic factors. To establish the relationship between parents status
and pupils aid academic performance. The last objective was to analyze the
effect of socio-economic factors on school enrollment.
The main finding of the research project was: the study revealed that education
and academic performance are adversely affected by different socio economic
factors such as food availability as well as proper nutrition. They also agreed that
nutrition is very important in the growth and development of children and this is
supported by Levinger Beryl (2000) that nutritional programs facilitate the growth
of a child in all dimensions and have consider the long lasting effects on a child's
life.
Recommendation of the study the government should make sure that it focuses
on nutritional and feeding programs in schools. The parents and the community
should he sensitized on the importance of proper and stable family background
and how they influence child development. Parents should make sure that they
provide food for their children as they go to school so that they do not go hungry
and fail to concentrate in class.
In conclusion the research established that socio economic factors play a vital
role in children performance and thus should be put into consideration.
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A Research Report Submitted To the Institute Of Open and Distance Learning In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for Award of a Bachelors Degree of Education of Kampala International University
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Socio-Economic Factors on Pupils Academic Performance, Narok North District Kenya