ABSTRACT
The study was on girls’ performance in mathematics and primary science in KCPE examination with objectives as to determine the profile of respondents in terms of type, nature and location to determine the level of performance of mathematics in KCPE examinations from year 2006- 2010 to determine the level pf girls performance in primary science in KCPE examination from 2006-2010 and to establish the significant relationship between mathematics and primary science in KCPE examinations. The study’s purpose was to test the hypothesis of no significant relationship between performance in mathematics and primary science in KCPE examination. To validate the theory of constructivism by Danget and Leman (1995). To add to the existing body of knowledge in the area of girls performance in mathematics and primary science in KCPE examination and generate data for further research study in the girls’ performance in mathematics and primary sciences in KCPE examinations. In the study it was revealed that there were more public schools than private schools, there were more mixed day public primary schools than private day and mixed boarding schools, most schools were allocated in rural than urban. The study established that mathematics was performed as well as science and there was significant relationship between mathematics and primary science. The study recommended for more schools in urban areas, improvement of the curriculum to cater for gender disparities and the government to initiate more girl’s boarding schools in both urban and rural areas.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter Page
One THE PROBLEMANDITSSCOPE 1
Background information 1
Statement of the problem 6
Purpose of the study 7
Research Objectives 8
Research Questions 8
Hypothesis 9
Scope 9
Significance of the study 10
Operational definitions of key terms 12
Two REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 13
Concepts, opinions, ideas from authors/experts 13
Theoretical Perspective 16
Related Studies 18
Three METHODOLGY 24
Research Design 24
Research Population 24
Sample Size 24
Sampling Procedure 24
Research Instrument 25
Validity and Reliability of the Instrument 25
Date Gathering Procedures 25
Data Analysis 26
Ethical Considerations 26
Limitations of the Study 27
Four PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA 28
Five FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS 34
Findings 35
Conclusions 35
Recommendations 36
References 38
Appendices 43
Appendix I - Transmittal Letter 43
Appendix II - Clearance from Ethics Committee 44
Appendix III - Informed Consent 45
Appendix IV - Research Instrument 46
Researcher’s Curriculum Vitae 48
Consults, E. & Oruko, O (2022). Girls Performance in Mathematics and Primary Science in KCPE Examinations in Selected Primary Schools in Nyamira North District Kenya. Afribary. Retrieved from https://track.afribary.com/works/girls-performance-in-mathematics-and-primary-science-in-kcpe-examinations-in-selected-primary-schools-in-nyamira-north-district-kenya
Consults, Education, and Ongera Oruko "Girls Performance in Mathematics and Primary Science in KCPE Examinations in Selected Primary Schools in Nyamira North District Kenya" Afribary. Afribary, 29 Nov. 2022, https://track.afribary.com/works/girls-performance-in-mathematics-and-primary-science-in-kcpe-examinations-in-selected-primary-schools-in-nyamira-north-district-kenya. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
Consults, Education, and Ongera Oruko . "Girls Performance in Mathematics and Primary Science in KCPE Examinations in Selected Primary Schools in Nyamira North District Kenya". Afribary, Afribary, 29 Nov. 2022. Web. 23 Nov. 2024. < https://track.afribary.com/works/girls-performance-in-mathematics-and-primary-science-in-kcpe-examinations-in-selected-primary-schools-in-nyamira-north-district-kenya >.
Consults, Education and Oruko, Ongera . "Girls Performance in Mathematics and Primary Science in KCPE Examinations in Selected Primary Schools in Nyamira North District Kenya" Afribary (2022). Accessed November 23, 2024. https://track.afribary.com/works/girls-performance-in-mathematics-and-primary-science-in-kcpe-examinations-in-selected-primary-schools-in-nyamira-north-district-kenya