Tag: Academic performance
The Influence of Classroom Physical Conditions on Pupils’ Academic Performance in Public Primary Schools in Butiama District, Mara Region, Tanzania

The Influence of Classroom Physical Conditions on Pupils’ Academic Performance in Public Primary Schools in Butiama District, Mara Region, Tanzania

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Thomas Levarakwo Simion – Butiama District Council, Butiama, P. O. Box 1207, Butiama, Tanzania Karoli Mrema – The Open University of Tanzania, P.O. Box 23409, Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania Winifrida Malingumu – The Open University of Tanzania, P.O. Box 23409, Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania Email: thomassimion16@gmail.com Abstract: This study examined the influence of classroom physical conditions on pupils’ academic…

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Differential Effects of Gender on Students’ Academic Performance in Three-Dimensional Geometry under Innovative and Traditional Teaching Methods in Public Day Secondary Schools in Musanze District, Rwanda

Differential Effects of Gender on Students’ Academic Performance in Three-Dimensional Geometry under Innovative and Traditional Teaching Methods in Public Day Secondary Schools in Musanze District, Rwanda

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Emmanuel Byiringiro, Catherine Muhonja Aurah and Beatrice Nakhanu ShikukuDepartment of Science and Mathematics EducationMasinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, KenyaEmail: byiremmy@gmail.com Abstract: Persistent gender disparities in mathematics achievement, particularly in three-dimensional geometry, continue to raise concerns about the effectiveness of instructional approaches used in secondary schools. This study examined the differential effects of gender…

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Influence of Transformational and Democratic Leadership Styles on Students’ Academic Performance in Entrepreneurship Among Advanced Level Secondary Schools in Musanze District, Rwanda

Influence of Transformational and Democratic Leadership Styles on Students’ Academic Performance in Entrepreneurship Among Advanced Level Secondary Schools in Musanze District, Rwanda

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Aime Cezar Hakizimana and Owino Elizabeth AkinyiUniversity of KigaliEmail: aimecezarhakizimana@gmail.com Abstract: This study examined the influence of transformational and democratic leadership styles on students’ academic performance in Entrepreneurship among Advanced Level secondary schools in Musanze District, Rwanda. The study adopted a convergent parallel mixed-methods design. Data were collected from Senior Six students and school-based key…

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Management Organizing Function and Academic Performance Students in Government-Aided Secondary Schools in Dokolo District

Management Organizing Function and Academic Performance Students in Government-Aided Secondary Schools in Dokolo District

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Okello Robert Pius, John Paul Kasujja and Esther NamugumyaNkumba University, UgandaEmail: okellopius2014@gmail.com Abstract: This study examined the effect of the management organizing function on students’ academic performance in Government-aided Secondary Schools in Dokolo District, Uganda. The study was motivated by the persistent concern over low academic performance despite increased government investment in secondary education. Guided…

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The Relationship between Online Learning Communities and Academic Performance of Grade 11 IGCSE Learners in Nairobi County

The Relationship between Online Learning Communities and Academic Performance of Grade 11 IGCSE Learners in Nairobi County

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James Otieno Onyango & Nickson Tsofa MweniMount Kenya UniversityEmail: jamesoonyango86@gmail.com/ ntsofa@mku.ac.ke Abstract: The integration of online learning communities into education has transformed the interaction, collaboration and knowledge sharing among learners. However, empirical evidence on their relationship with academic performance among learners under the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) curriculum in Kenya remains limited.…

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Examining the Influence of Language Comprehension on Students’ Academic Performance in Mathematics at G.S Jean de la Mennais de Kirambo and G.S Rushara in Burera District, Rwanda

Examining the Influence of Language Comprehension on Students’ Academic Performance in Mathematics at G.S Jean de la Mennais de Kirambo and G.S Rushara in Burera District, Rwanda

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Ildephonse Harerimana & Emmanuel BizimanaUniversity of Rwanda-College of Education, Rwandahttps://orcid.org/0009-0006-9356-7226/ https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2287-0873Email: hildephonse450@gmail.com/ biziemma93@gmail.com Abstract: This study examined the influence of language comprehension on students’ academic performance in mathematics at G.S. Jean de la Mennais de Kirambo and G.S. Rushara in Burera District, Rwanda. The study was guided by three objectives: to assess students’ level of…

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The Influence of Asynchronous Instructional Strategies on Performance of Grade 11 IGCSE Learners in Nairobi County, Kenya

The Influence of Asynchronous Instructional Strategies on Performance of Grade 11 IGCSE Learners in Nairobi County, Kenya

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James Otieno Onyango, Benson Njoroge, Susan MachariaDepartment of Psychology and Technology, Mount Kenya Universityhttps://orcid.org/0009-0008-1003-6951Email: jrabuki@gmail.com/ bnjoroge@mku.ac.ke/ macharias@mku.ac.ke Abstract: Asynchronous instructional strategies, such as pre-recorded videos, audios, email communication, and online forums, have become increasingly prominent in education, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. These methods align well with the learner-centered and inquiry-based philosophy of the IGCSE…

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Beyond Administration: How Principals’ Individualized Consideration Influences Academic Performance in Divergent Performing Secondary Schools in Buret Sub- County, Kenya

Beyond Administration: How Principals’ Individualized Consideration Influences Academic Performance in Divergent Performing Secondary Schools in Buret Sub- County, Kenya

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John KiturKabarak UniversityEmail: johnkitur@kabarak.ac.ke Abstract: This study examined the influence of principals’ individualized consideration on academic performance in high-performing and low-performing secondary schools in Bureti Sub-County, Kenya. The study was motivated by persistent disparities in KCSE performance among schools operating under similar policy and resource conditions. A correlational research design was adopted to determine the…

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Enhancing Learner Engagement and Conceptual Understanding of Cell Structure and Function through Cooperative Learning: An Action Research Project at Mpongwe Secondary School

Enhancing Learner Engagement and Conceptual Understanding of Cell Structure and Function through Cooperative Learning: An Action Research Project at Mpongwe Secondary School

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Moses Chisela, Andrew Chikonde & Mathews ZimbaThe Copperbelt UniversitySchool of Mathematics and Natural SciencesORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5248-3317Email: moseschisela37@gmail.com/ chikonde.andrew@cbu.ac.zm/ mathews.zimba@cbu.ac.zm Abstract: This action research study examined the impact of cooperative learning on Grade Ten pupils’ academic performance in cell structure and organization at Mpongwe Secondary School in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province. The research was prompted by observed learner…

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An Appraisal of Diagrams and Models in Biology Education: Examining the Extent of their Pedagogical Integration, Pedagogical Value, and Influence on Learner Performance in Kitwe, Zambia

An Appraisal of Diagrams and Models in Biology Education: Examining the Extent of their Pedagogical Integration, Pedagogical Value, and Influence on Learner Performance in Kitwe, Zambia

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Victoria Mutale, Andrew Chikonde & Peter MwewaThe Copperbelt Universityhttps://orcid.org/0009-0006-5248-3317Email: victoriamutale92@gmail.com/ Chikonde.andrew@cbu.ac.zm/ mwewapita@gmail.com Abstract: This study examined the use of diagrams and models in biology instruction and their influence on learners’ academic performance in selected secondary schools in Kitwe, Zambia. The research focused on how these visual tools support comprehension of complex biological structures and abstract…

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