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Ability beliefs, achievement goals and fear of negative evaluation as predictors of academic achievement among form three students in Mombasa County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-01)Low academic achievement remains a major concern among all stakeholders in Mombasa County. This study sought to explain academic underachievement from a self-worth protection perspective. Specifically, the study sought to ... -
Ability Streaming, Ranking and Extrinsic Rewarding as Predictors of Academic Inferiority Feelings among Secondary School Students in Kisii County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021-12)There is substantial literature on inferiority complex but scanty research has been done on academic inferiority in relation toability grouping, ranking and the use of rewards on secondary school students.The main aim ... -
Academic Identity Status and Achievement Goal Orientation as Predictors of Academic Achievement among Form Three Students in Embu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015-11)Over the last three years (2012 to 2014), the candidature for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education has been increasing but the national pass rate has consistently been low. Low pass rates limit the nation's progress ... -
Academic mindsets and learning strategies as predictors of academic achievement among form three students in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-09)In Kenya, academic achievement especially in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education has been declining over the years (2014 -2017). Poor academic achievement poses a threat to the educational sector, which is an ... -
Academic Motivation and Self-Regulated Learning as Predictors of Academic Achievement of Students in Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya
(2014-08-15)Nationally, the distribution of secondary school students’ performance in public examinations has been skewed towards the lower grades. This poor performance has been majorly attributed to school environmental factors and ... -
Academic self-concept, motivation and resilience as predictors of mathematics achievement among secondary school students in nairobi county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-03)ABSTRACT Mathematics is considered a key foundation for scientific knowledge required for the development of any nation. Poor mathematics achievement has been reported nationally. The purpose of this study was to establish ... -
Assessment of effectiveness of "incredible years program" compared to the traditional program in behaviour modification among juvenile rehabilitees in Nairobi, Kenya
(2013-03-26)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the 'Incredible Years Program' (IYP) in reducing juvenile delinquency in Kenya. Juvenile delinquency in Kenya is on the increase. The number of children in ... -
Big Five Personality Traits and Academic Goal Orientations as Predictors of Academic Self-Handicapping among Undergraduate Students of Kenyatta University, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)In Kenyatta University, a significant number of undergraduate students are discontinued from their studies every year for failing to meet academic requirements. This may reverse the gains made by the university in its role ... -
Causal Attributions and Academic Expectations as Correlates of Academic Achievement in Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-03)This study investigated the explanations that students give on achievement outcomes and their academic expectations in Thika Sub-County, Kiambu County. The main objective of the study was to find out if academic achievement ... -
A causality and predictive validity study of o-level in relation to the performances in primary teachers' colleges in Kenya
(2011)The study was attempting to answer the following questions:- (i) How well does a-level predict the performance in Primary Teachers' Training Colleges? (ii) Is there any causal relationship between a-level grades with ... -
Cognitive correlates of English reading achievement among standard three pupils in the slums of Nairobi
(2012-03-01)This study aimed at finding out the relationship between English reading achievement (dependent variable) and Letter-sound knowledge, decoding abilities and speed of reading (independent variables). The study also investigated ... -
Cognitive strategy use for explicit and implicit text meaning by urban, peri-urban and rural primary school pupils in Kisumu municipality
(2012-04-03)The study investigated two aspects of reading comprehension for the purpose of explaining some of the reasons for poor comprehension performance by primary school pupils. First, it investigated silent reading behaviors ... -
Contributions of Selected Microsystems to Antisocial Behaviours Among Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Manyatta Sub- County, Embu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015)Antisocial behaviour is a major challenge in secondary schools in Kenya. It is linked with delinquent behaviour such as truancy, drug abuse and bullying. These behaviours are related to negative interactions with parents, ... -
Determinants of paternal involvement in pupils’ education and academic achievement among primary school pupils in Nairobi County, Kenya
(2014)Many studies have been done on the importance of parental involvement in children‟s education, yet few studies have examined the individual contribution that fathers and mothers make to their children‟s academic achievement. ... -
Differential prediction of success in technical courses using the differential aptitude tests and Kenyan public examination grades
(2012-06-11)The purpose of this research was to investigate the differential predictive validity of the Differential Aptitude Test (DAT), the Kenya Certificate of primary Education (KCPE) and the Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) ... -
Effect of Computer Attitude and Test Anxiety on the Reliability of Computer Based Science Test in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Computer based testing is increasingly being adopted in assessment systems the world over because of the many advantages that it has over the traditional paper based test format. In spite of its advantages, there has ... -
The effects of peer pressure on the educational achievement, educational aspirations and occupational aspirations of form four students in Kericho District
(2012-06-14)The study dealt with the effects of peer pressure on academic achievement, educational aspirations and occupational aspirations of secondary school students. The study examined the relationship (if any) between the perception ... -
Effects of Pupil Attributions, Motivation, Attitudes Teacher Competence, Home Environmental Factors on English Language in Tanzania Primary School
(Kenyatta University, 2015-03-20)A number of studies done in Tanzania have observed that very few primary school leavers are able to use the English language. The purpose of this study was to investigate some factors that influence pupil performance in ... -
Emotional intelligence and self-concealment as predictors of voluntary-counseling and testing seeking-behaviour among public university students in Kilifi and Mombasa Counties, Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2015-09)Despite several efforts put in place to address HIV and AIDS education, prevention and control programmes in public universities in Kenya, students‟ utilization of Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) services is still ... -
Factors determining commitment and non-commitment to teaching among primary school teachers in three districts: Keiyo-Marakwet, Nyeri, Kakamega - Kenya
(2012-06-14)The provision of a well education, keen, competent, respected and contented teaching force is by far one of the most important contribution the Government of Kenya can make to the schools. However, teaching a career has ...
