Factors Affecting Pupils' Performance In Public Primary Schools At Kenya Certificate Of Primary Education Examination (KCPE) In Emgwen Division, Nandi District, Kenya

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate factors affecting pupil's performance in public primary schools at Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) in Emgwen Division, Nandi District. Specifically, the study sought to establish the effects of teaching and learning resources on pupils' performance at KCPE, the extent to which the teaching and learning process and social cultural factors affect the performance at K.C.P.E. Strong school cultures have better motivated teachers, highly motivated Teachers have greater success in terms of student performance and student Outcomes. School teachers seeking to improve pupils' performance should focus on improving the school's culture by getting the relationships right among themselves, pupils' and parents. This study adopted descriptive survey design. The target population of the study comprised of 67 public primary schools in Emgwen Division. The sample size was 312 pupils, 44 class eight teachers and 26 head teachers. Data was collected using questionnaires. The study established that, inadequate facilities such as science equipment, classes, dormitories and other teaching and learning resources influenced learners' performance in public schools at KCPE level. The researcher recommends that, hours within the week be increased as a way of recovering missed lessons which occur due to unavoidable circumstances such as national public holidays, sports completion and drama festivals among others. The Ministry of Education should ensure that all schools are provided with the necessary text books and other relevant resources to enrich learning environment. The government should also revise the primary school syllabus to make it more relevant and market driven.