ATTENDANCE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF PUPILS A CASE STUDY OF OBURIN PARISH SERERE CONSTITUENCYSOROTI DISTRICT

ABSTRACT The study aimed at finding out about attendance and poor academic

performance in Oburin parish Serere constituency, Soroti District.

It was realized that in other parts of Uganda good attendance and academic

performance had deeply taken place while us in Serere it has not.

In this research, a combination of both quantitative and qualitative design were

used for this study. Also purposive sampling as a method in research was used

to find out the necessary information as pertains the study.

The findings revealed that the child education in Serere constituency which

included negative attitudes of the community, unclear policies, lack of

sensitization, natural calamities among others.

The findings indicate the need for increased sensitization, formulation of clear

policies, guidance and counseling, improve on teaching methods, teachers

should go for re-refresher courses. However, it is hoped that another research

should be carried out to find more factors affecting attendance and academic performance of pupils in the study area.

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