School based factors and their influence on students performance at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in public secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya

dc.contributor.authorMigwi, Caroline Wangarl
dc.date.accessioned2025-06-17T06:40:26Z
dc.date.available2025-06-17T06:40:26Z
dc.date.issued2024-06
dc.descriptionA research project submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Education (Educational Planning) in the School of Education and lifelong learning of Kenyatta University, June 2024 Supervisors: Dr. Wilson Mutuma Michubu
dc.description.abstractThe aim of this study was to examine the impact of school-based variables on students' academic performance for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at public secondary schools in Kiambu County was the goal of this study. The effects of teacher qualifications, school infrastructure, principal supervision techniques, and teacher sufficiency on student performance in secondary schools in Ruiru SubCounty were the specific goals of the study. The study was anchored on Educational Production Function, also referred to as the Educational Production Theory (EPF). The research design employed for this study was a descriptive one. The principals and instructors at the 23 public secondary schools in Ruiru Sub County were the study's primary focus. Thus, the study's population consisted of 23 principals and 522 teachers. 545 individuals comprised the ultimate target demographic. In order to sample the respondents for the study, purposive sampling techniques were employed. A total of 167 replies, or 30% of the targeted sample, were obtained from the sample, which consisted of 160 instructors and seven principals. Data was gathered using questionnaires given to principals and teachers. Pilot studies were utilized to assess validity, and testing and retesting procedures were employed to confirm reliability. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and presented using tables, pie charts, and bar graphs. The study found that teachers give correction and advice on assignment given to students. The study also established that the school has provided sufficient classroom which is equal to the number of students. The study concluded that the schools had a steady increase in KCSE mean score for the duration of five years and that the schools are on tract in in meeting its academic performance goals. The study concluded that teamwork was attributed to the students’ academic performance. In order to improve student performance in the KCSE, the study suggested that the MOEST give suitable textbooks, instructor reference books, radios, televisions, laptops, and projectors to public secondary schools in Kiambu County
dc.description.sponsorshipKenyatta University
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/30199
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherKenyatta University
dc.titleSchool based factors and their influence on students performance at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in public secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya
dc.typeThesis
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