Age and Gender as Determinants of School Dropout among Grade 3 Pupils in Korogocho Slums, Ruaraka Sub-County, Kenya
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2024
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The Rwandan Journal of Education
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The purpose of the study was to establish age and gender as determinants of school dropout among Grade 3
pupils in Korogocho slums, Nairobi, Kenya. The study aimed to establish age and gender as determinants of school
dropout and intervention measures. A descriptive research design was used. The target population was 1560.
Purposive sampling was utilized to sample 9 teachers, 30 parents, 9 headteachers, and 120 pupils. Data was
collected using questionnaires, interview schedules, and focus group discussions (FGD). The data was analyzed
using descriptive and inferential statistics. Chi-square (X2
) was used to analyze inferential statistics, where the
correlation coefficient significance was 0.05 presented in tables. Based on the study findings, gender greatly
influenced school dropout. The study concluded that boys frequently dropped out of school. The study
recommended that parents be sensitized on the importance of early childhood education so that they can be
involved in their children's education
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Macharia, G. W., Mugo, J. W., & Begi, N. (2024). Age and gender as determinants of school dropout among Grade 3 pupils in Korogocho slums, Ruaraka Sub-County, Kenya. Rwandan Journal of Education, 7(3), 37-52.