| dc.content | The purpose of the study was to investigate the school based factors influencing students’ KCSE performance in public secondary schools in Masinga Sub County, Machakos County Kenya. The study was guided by four research objectives. Research objective one sought to determine how provision of teaching and learning resources influence students’ performance , research objective two sought to establish ways in which provision of human resources influence students’ performance in public secondary schools, research objective three
sought to determine the influence of principals curriculum supervision on students’ performance in public secondary schools while research objective four sought to establish the influence of provision of physical materials on students’ performance in public secondary schools in Masinga Sub County, Machakos
County Kenya. The study used cross-sectional survey. The sampled population was 53 teachers and 15 principals. Data was analysed by use of descriptive statistics. The study found out that school lacked adequate teaching learning resources as indicated by majority 11 of principals. The study also found out that
majority 10 of principals disagreed that their schools had adequate teaching and learning materials. Majority 9 of principals disagreed that their teachers were able to accommodate large numbers of students with available materials. Findings on the adequacy of resources revealed that majority 9 of principal indicated that they
had inadequate teaching aids and text books. Majority 10 of principals had inadequate reference materials. Data further shows that majority 10 of principals indicated that water and laboratories in their schools were not adequate. Based on the study findings, the study concluded that school lacked adequate teaching learning resources. The researcher further concluded that public schools had inadequate teaching aids and text books, reference materials, maps, charts and students text books. It was also concluded that schools did not have adequate teachers to handle the number of pupils in their schools. The researcher concluded that principals provided to the teachers with the textbooks and other materials they require in order to ensure curriculum delivery and that principal’s leadership improve of learning and teaching processes. Based on the findings and
conclusion, the study recommends that continuous assessment to be conducted regularly. Principals should provide learning resources to enhance that quality and relevance education is imparted to learners. | |
