Investigating The Relationship Between School Environment And The Academic Perfomance In Kenya Certificate Of Primary Education (KCPE) In Public Schools In Chuka Division, Tharaka Nithi County
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2013-06Author
Ndeke, Aileen J
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School environment has great impact on academic performance by children in public primary
schools. Unfavourable school environment has obvious negative implications on academic
welfare of the children. This study therefore sought to investigate the relationship between
school environment and academic performance in KCPE in public primary schools in Chuka
division, Tharaka Nithi County.
The survey data was gathered usmg questionnaires and filling observational schedule .The
survey respondents were randomly selected and they comprised of Educational Officers,
teachers and pupils. It was found that the following factors adversely affect academic
performance of students in Chuka Division. These factors are: Lack of library, dilapidated
furniture, lack of enough playground, congested classrooms, insufficient learning and teaching
materials, complicated curriculum, lack of pupil's books and supplementary teaching as well
and also, failure in syllabus coverage. The study researcher observed that teachers are not using
aids, syllabus was not well covered and the physical facilities were dilapidated in 70% of
schools surveyed. The playground in approximately 30% of schools was small and classrooms
in 70% of schools were congested. The study recommends that the key stakeholder in education;
parents and government need to mobilise resources and revamp the physical facilities. The
studies also recommend that educational stakeholder look at current curriculum and amend it to
be more relevant to pupils at different learning levels.
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Ndeke, A J;June,2013.Investigating The Relationship Between School Environment And The Academic Perfomance In Kenya Certificate Of Primary Education (KCPE) In Public Schools In Chuka Division, Tharaka Nithi County.Publisher
University of Nairobi College of Education and External Studies
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