The impact of History teaching/learning resources on student performance in KCSE History examinations: A case of Tigania and Igembe districts Meru County, Kenya
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2014
Authors
Muriira, Isabella Mwathwana
Chegge Mungai
Gathumbi, Agnes W.
Gongera Enock George
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This study set to establish the impact which influenced academic performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education (KCSE) History examination in Tigania and Igembe Districts, Meru County Kenya. This study aimed
at establishing how learning and teaching resources impact on performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education (KCSE) History examination in Tigania and Igembe Districts, Meru County Kenya. The study
covered the period between 2005 and 2009. It involved public and private secondary schools (mixed and single
sex, boarding and day school). The study was conducted using descriptive survey design. The study used
probability sampling where simple random sampling was employed. The collection of data was done using
questionnaires for head teachers and teachers, interview guide for parents, and focus group discussion with form
three History students. The data was analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) computer
program and descriptive statistics. Chi square was used to test the null hypotheses. It was found that teachinglearning
resources are statistically significant in learning and teaching of History. From the findings, most
schools in the two districts (75%) lacked a library and of those schools which have a library only 18.2% are
adequately stocked with History learning /teaching resources.
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Learning, Teaching Resources on student performance, Tigania and Igembe Districts
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Journal of Education and Practice Vol.5, No.3, 2014