Factors that Affect Performance in K.C.P.E. Examination: A Case of Kirinyaga West District of Kirinyaga County, Kenya - Softcover

Samuel Wakori, Kaniaru; Muthee, John; Kangara, Hannah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3659483907 ISBN 13: 9783659483905

Verlag: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2013

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The study covered factors affecting performance of Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in Kirinyaga West District, in Kenya. It examined school management practices; teaching and learning resources available; teacher-pupil ratio; syllabus coverage and factors with direct bearing on pupils’ academic performance. The study was conducted in twelve public primary schools in Kirinyaga West District. Survey research design was used. Data was collected using questionnaires, document analysis, interviews and discussions. It was analyzed using descriptive statistics and presented in tables, pie charts and bar graphs. The study found out that teaching and learning materials were not adequate,school management practices were insufficient, coverage of syllabus was not thorough and lack of capacity among school management was also a challenge. The study recommended more teaching and learning resources be provided, employment of additional teachers, capacity building of school management be enhanced, supervision of school be intensified and parents be fully involved in educational projects and programmes.

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Samuel is experienced teacher and administrator in schools in Kenya. He is Associate Faculty at Karatina University Kenya, where he teaches Leadership and Management. He has MED in Management and Policy Studies from Moi University Kenya and BED from Kenyatta University. He is currently pursuing PHD Course-work and Thesis at Mount Kenya University.

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• Verlag: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 3659483907
• ISBN 13: 9783659483905
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 80
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