Influence of Mothers’ Education on Children’s Maths Achievement in Kenya

Abuya, Benta A.; Oketch, Moses; Mutisya, Maurice; Ngware, Moses; Ciera, James

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dc.contributor.author	Abuya, Benta A.
dc.contributor.author	Oketch, Moses
dc.contributor.author	Mutisya, Maurice
dc.contributor.author	Ngware, Moses
dc.contributor.author	Ciera, James
dc.date.accessioned	2020-07-07T07:33:38Z
dc.date.available	2020-07-07T07:33:38Z
dc.date.issued	2013
dc.identifier.issn	0300-4279
dc.identifier.issn	1475-7575
dc.identifier.uri	https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/03004279.2011.631562?needAccess=true
dc.identifier.uri	http://kerd.ku.ac.ke/123456789/1620
dc.description	An article published in International Journal of Primary, Elementary and Early Years Education	en_US
dc.description.abstract	Research shows that fathers' level of education predicts achievement of both boys and girls, with significantly greater effect for boys. Similarly, mothers' level of education predicts the achievement of girls but not boys. This study tests the mother–child education achievement hypothesis, by examining the effect of mothers' education on the maths test score of children, using data from 71 schools across 6 districts in Kenya. The findings of a multilevel random intercept model, based on a sample of 1907 learners reveal surprisingly negative effect of mothers' education on pupil's achievement, with an interaction effect of mother's and father's education being positive.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	International Journal of Primary, Elementary and Early Years Education	en_US
dc.subject	Mothers’ education	en_US
dc.subject	Maths	en_US
dc.subject	Girls	en_US
dc.subject	Achievement	en_US
dc.subject	Kenya	en_US
dc.title	Influence of Mothers’ Education on Children’s Maths Achievement in Kenya	en_US
dc.type	Article	en_US