dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of day primary schools on
standard eight pupils’ academic performance in Mbooni West Sub County, Kenya. The
objectives of the study were: To determine the influence of a family’s economic income
on standard eight pupils’ academic performance, establish the influence of parents’ level
of education on standard eight pupils’ academic performance, determine the influence of
parents’ occupation on standard eight pupils’ academic performance and to establish the
influence of facilities/resources on standard eight pupils’ academic performance in
Mbooni West Sub County. The respondents were randomly selected. Research
instruments used in this study included questionnaires for standard eight teachers and
pupils and interview schedules for head teachers. Quantitative data were analyzed and the
results were presented using frequency tables, pie charts, bar graphs and percentages.
Qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis, which in turn was analyzed by
organizing data into themes, patterns and sub-topics. From the studyfindings, there was a
significant negative influence of day primary schools on standard eight pupils’ academic
performance. The researcher established that parents’ economic influence on pupils’
academic performance was either positive or negative depending on the parent’s SES.
The researcher further established that parents’ level of education had a significant
positive or negative influence on standard eight pupils’ academic performance. Parents’
high level of education tended to influence standard eight pupils’ academic performance
positively. The researcher also established that parents’ occupation and
facilities/resources at homes and school also influenced standard eight pupils’ academic
performance either positively or negatively. The research findings imply that day primary
schools have a significant negative influence on pupils’ academic performance. The
researcher recommends establishment of boarding schools for pupils from low SES. The
researcher also recommends that the government should engage in a serious campaign to
create awareness for adult education for parents with low levels of education and
dropouts. The researcher further recommends that head teachers and teachers from day
primary schools carry on campaigns to educate their parents on the importance of
supporting their children’s education. NGO’s and other education players should also
come on board. | en_US |