Academic Performance of Pupils of Katala Primary School in Bugiri District, Uganda
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2007-11
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Kampala International University, bachelor's degree in primary education
Abstract
Objectives: This study determined the academic performance of
pupils of Katala Primary School in Bugiri District, Uganda. Specifically,
this study determined the profile of pupils as to age, gender and
academic level. It determined the level of academic performance and
determined if there is a significant difference in the level of academic
performance between male and female pupils.
Design: This study employed the descriptive survey method of
investigation.
Environment: This study was conducted in one of the schools found
in Buwunga sub-county, Bukooli County, Bugiri district in Eastern
Uganda, preferably Katala primary school. Katala primary school is
located 2km off Bugiri, Iganga in a rural setting.
Respondents: This study involved 18 pupils wherein 6 pupils from
primary five (PS), 6 pupils from primary six (P6) and 6 pupils from
primary seven (P7).
Instrument: This study utilized a researcher devised instrument
which was a record sheet that contained the profile of pupils as to age,
gender, academic level and level of academic performance.
Data Collection Procedures: The frequencies and percentages were
used to determine the profile of pupils and level of academic
performance. The paired or related t-test was used to test for
significant difference in the level of academic performance between
male and female pupils.
findings: This study revealed the following: the mean age of the
pupils was 13.44; the level of academic performance was good (mean
= 53.22); it was evident that there is no significant difference in the
level of academic performance between male and female pupils
Conclusion: Based on the findings, it was concluded that the
academic performance of pupils was rated as good.
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A Research Paper Presented To the Institute of Continuing and Distance Studies Kampala International University in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Bachelor of Primary Education (Arts)
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Academic Performance, Bugiri District