ABSTRACT This study explored the determinants of academic performance in some selected secondary schools in Nandi-East District in Kenya. In this manner, the study was guided by four objectives; establishing the profile of the respondents, the level of the determinants of academic performance, establishing the level of academic performance of the students and finding the relationship between the two variables, The study employed descriptive corre[ational survey research design using a sample of 231 form four students from the selected three secondary schools. The study discovered that the level of determinants of academic performance is fair. The study also found that the level of academic performance in Nandi East District schools is low. The study further discovered a significant positive relationship between the level of determinants of academic performance and the level of academic performance. The researcher recommended that administrative policies in some of the schools should be done, academic committee should be established in every school, parents should be informed to watch over their children’s academic performance, issues regarding teachers’ rewards should also be addressed and the administration should provide basic education facilities and employ skilled and trained teachers.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preminary Page
Declaration A
Declaration B ii
Approval Sheet iii
Dedication iv
Acknowledgement v
Abstract vi
Table of Content vii
List of Tables ix
List of Figures x
Chapter Page
Background Information 1
Statement of Problem 3
Purpose of the study 3
Objectives of the Study 3
Research Questions 3
Research Hypotheses 4
Scope of the Study 4
Significance of the Study
Operational Definitions of Key Terms 6
REVIEVs,I OF RELATED LI1’E RA~TiJ RE 7
Introduction 7
Concepts, Ideas, Opinions from Authors! Experts 7
Theoretical Perspective 18
Review of Related Literature .19
‘lhree ~~4ErFiODOL.OGY 24
Research Design 24
Research Population 24
Sampling and Sampling Procedures 24
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Research Instruments .25
Validity and Reliability 25
Data Analysis 26
Ethical consideration 26
Limitations 26
Four PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATIONOF
DATA 28
Five FINDING, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 36
Findings 36
Conclusions 37
Recommendations 38
REFERENCES 40
APPENDICES 44
APPENDIX I: Transmittal Letter for Respondents 44
APPENDIX II: Clearance from Ethics Committee 45
APPENDIX III: Informed Consent 46
APPENDIX iv: Research Instrument 47
APPENDIX V: Record Sheets on Students Academic Performance 50
APPENDIX VI: Transmittal Letter 51
APPEN DIX VII: Letter from Ethic Committee 52
APPENDIX VIII: Researcher’s Curriculum Vitae 53
Research, S. (2022). Determinants Of Students’ Academic Performance in Nandi-east District Public Secondary Schools. Afribary. Retrieved from https://track.afribary.com/works/determinants-of-students-academic-performance-in-nandi-east-district-public-secondary-schools-2
Research, SSA "Determinants Of Students’ Academic Performance in Nandi-east District Public Secondary Schools" Afribary. Afribary, 26 Oct. 2022, https://track.afribary.com/works/determinants-of-students-academic-performance-in-nandi-east-district-public-secondary-schools-2. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
Research, SSA . "Determinants Of Students’ Academic Performance in Nandi-east District Public Secondary Schools". Afribary, Afribary, 26 Oct. 2022. Web. 23 Nov. 2024. < https://track.afribary.com/works/determinants-of-students-academic-performance-in-nandi-east-district-public-secondary-schools-2 >.
Research, SSA . "Determinants Of Students’ Academic Performance in Nandi-east District Public Secondary Schools" Afribary (2022). Accessed November 23, 2024. https://track.afribary.com/works/determinants-of-students-academic-performance-in-nandi-east-district-public-secondary-schools-2