Self-efficacy and academic achievement among secondary schools in Kenya: mathematics perspective
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Date
2015Author
Ochieng`, Wenslaus
Type
ThesisLanguage
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The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between ‘SelfEfficacy’
and ‘Academic Achievement’ from a Mathematical perspective among
secondary schools in Kenya. The study was carried out in Nyakach Sub-county.
The objectives were: (a) To determine the level of Self-Efficacy among secondary
school students in Kenya (b) To determine the relationship between SelfEfficacy
and Academic Achievement among male and female secondary school
students. (c) To determine gender perspective between self–efficacy and
Academic Achievements among male and female secondary school students. (d)
To come up with recommendations on Self-Efficacy and its effects on Academic
Achievement. The study applied quantitative research design using descriptive
research method. The target population was secondary school students in the
County. The sample was 390 secondary school students. The results show that
Self Efficacy levels and Academic Achievement of the students are average. The
results from gender perspective show that male students seem to have a higher
Self–Efficacy than their female counterparts. It was also observed that there is a
significant difference in Self-Efficacy regarding male as compared to their female
counterparts. The study findings further indicate that those with high Self-
Efficacy perform better in Mathematics more often than those with lower SelfEfficacy.
It seems like Kenyan secondary schools students do not all demonstrate
sufficient sense of Self–Efficacy. They are therefore not likely to put forth the
necessary effort or persist longer on a task when faced with the academic
challenges. The students therefore do not adequately engage in self regulating
processes. Thus they do not seem apply effective learning strategies. This could
mean low Academic Achievement. There is need to explore the issue of Self –
Efficacy as a predictor of Academic Achievement and to make the education
fraternity aware of its implications and applications in motivation of students and
learning process.
Publisher
University of Nairobi
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- Faculty of Education (FEd) [5964]