• How Does Notational Competence Affect Student Understanding and Performance in Mathematics? 

  Geteregechi, Joash Mochogi; Miheso-O’connor, Marguerite; Ondigi, Samson R. (Kenyatta University, 2015)

  This language makes use of notations and symbols in unique ways that require thorough understanding by those studying it. This study was designed to measure how student mastery of the notations relates to their performance ...
• Effects of Mathematical Vocabulary Instruction on Students’ Achievement in Mathematics in Secondary Schools of Murang’a County, Kenya 

  Wanjiru, Benson N.; Miheso-O’connor, Marguerite; Ndethiu, Sophia (Kenyatta University, 2015)

  This article is based on a study whose main objective was to determine the effects of mathematical vocabulary instruction on students’ achievement in Mathematics in Secondary schools in Murang’a County, Kenya. The study ...
• Effects of Concept Mapping Based Instruction on Students’ Achievement in Physics in Secondary Schools, Kenya 

  Wasonga, Vincent O.; Twoli, Nicholas W.; Waweru, Gichuhi (Kenyatta University, 2015)

  Candidates’ responses to a large extent show partial concept development (KNEC, 2006). The purpose of this quasi-experimental study using pre-test and post-test with control and experimental groups was to determine if ...
• Relationship between Psychological Determinants and Students’ Performance in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Mombasa County, Kenya 

  Madiha, Salim Khamis (Maasai Mara University, 2018)

  Psychological determinants refer to thoughts, feelings and other cognitive characteristics that affect behaviour. These determinants indicate how learners perceive, interact and respond to the learning environment. The ...
• Perceived Influence of Selected Home Environment Factors on Students’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Meru County, Kenya 

  Mwirigi, Francis Silas (Maasai Mara University, 2018)

  Home environmental factors play an important role in students’ educational attainment. The environmental conditions and the nature of social interaction that goes on in the family may have some positive or negative ...
• Influence of Self Esteem on Students’ Discipline and Academic Performance in Secondary Schools 

  Kariuki, Mercy Nkinga (Maasai Mara University, 2019)

  Self-esteem is a significant attribute that connects to the affective, cognitive and the psychomotor domain of every individual and can contribute to individual development in various aspects if it is effectively nurtured ...
• Impact of Unit Cost on Academic Performance of Public Secondary Education in Kenya: A Case Study of Siaya District from 1997 to 2007 

  Ochieng, Sika James (Kenyatta University, 2012)

  The study sought to find out why increased public expenditure on secondary education has repeatedly produced unsatisfactory outcomes. The purpose of this study is to examine the unit cost of public secondary education and ...
• Influence of Instructional Leadership Practices on Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Machakos County, Kenya 

  Muasya, Peter Mutuku (Kenyatta University, 2018)

  Instructional leaders aim at improving the effectiveness of instruction in order to increase the achievement of all students. These leaders should know when, how, and why to initiate and sustain instructional change, create ...
• Dependability of Students Learning Outcomes on Performance Appraisal for Teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Kisii County, Kenya 

  Nyakundi, Gilbert Morara (Kenyatta University, 2019)

  The underlying purpose of performance appraisal for teachers is to promote quality teaching and student learning outcomes. However, there is a dearth of research-based literature on dependability of student learning outcomes ...
• Predictors of Academic Disidentification among Form Three Secondary School Students in Mombasa County, Kenya 

  Otanga, Habil Ferd (Kenyatta University, 2016)

  The study investigated the extent to which gender, type of school, academic achievement and causal attributions predict academic disidentification of secondary school students. The extent to which academic self-esteem ...
• Relationship among School Type and Secondary School Students’ Self-Esteem, Academic Achievement and Career Aspirations in Nairobi County, Kenya 

  Kithela, Shadrack Munanu (Kenyatta University, 2016)

  This study purposed to investigate how school type was related to self-esteem, academic achievement and career aspirations of secondary school students. Students’ are admitted into different school types based on the ...
• Selected Correlates of Examination Anxiety and Academic Performance of Students in Public Secondary Schools in Khwisero Subcounty, Kakamega County, Kenya 

  Mukolwe, Asakhulu Newton (Kenyatta University, 2015)

  The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between exams anxiety, academic performance and other selected correlates, which were, academic procrastination, Locus of control and academic resilience. Indeed, ...
• Academic Motivation and Self-Regulated Learning as Predictors of Academic Achievement of Students in Public Secondary Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya 

  Mutweleli, Samuel Mutua (Kenyatta University, 2014)

  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 ...
• Selected Predictors of Academic Achievement among Form Three Students in Public Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya 

  Ng’ang’a, Maria Wacera (Kenyatta University, 2019)

  In the last five years (2013 to 2017), poor academic achievement has been experienced in Kiambu County. This is despite government’s interventions and education being an important sector in individual and national development. ...
• School Psychological Environment, Achievement Goals and Learning Strategies as Predictors of Form Three Students’ Academic Achievement in Nairobi County, Kenya 

  Obura, Caroline Atieno (Kenyatta University, 2019)

  Secondary school students’ performance in KCSE over the last four years (2013 to 2016) has been skewed towards low grades nationally and Nairobi County specifically. Much research effort has been directed at investigating ...
• Causal Attributions and Academic Expectations as Correlates of Academic Achievement in Secondary Schools in Kiambu County, Kenya 

  Ngunu, Susan Njeri (Kenyatta University, 2019)

  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 ...
• Metacognitive Knowledge and Cognitive Reading Strategy Use As Predictors of Reading Comprehension Performance among Form Three Students in Kiambu County, Kenya 

  Mwathi, Dorothy Wangari (Kenyatta University, 2018)

  The ability to understand and use information from text is a key predict of a student’s success in school learning. Not all factors related to this ability have been adequately investigated. The purpose of this study was ...
• Ability Beliefs, Achievement Goals and Fear of Negative Evaluation as Predictors of Academic Achievement among Form Three Students in Mombasa County, Kenya 

  Mwangi, Jayne Muthoni (Kenyatta University, 2018)

  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 ...
• Academic Self-Concept, Motivation and Resilience as Predictors of Mathematics Achievement among Secondary School Students in Nairobi County, Kenya 

  Gachigi, Priscilla Njoki (Kenyatta University, 2018)

  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 whether ...
• Academic Identity Status and Achievement Goal Orientation as Predictors of Academic Achievement among Form Three Students in Embu County, Kenya 

  Ireri, Anthony Muriithi (Kenyatta University, 2015)

  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 ...

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