Factors Affecting the Academic Achievement of Grade 10 Students’ in Selected Secondary Schools at North Shoa Zone of Oromia Regional State

Nigussie, Zewdu (2014) Factors Affecting the Academic Achievement of Grade 10 Students’ in Selected Secondary Schools at North Shoa Zone of Oromia Regional State. Masters thesis, Addis Ababa University.

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was, to investigate school related factors that affect grade 10 students’ academic achievement in selected secondary schools of North Shoa Zone Oromia Regional State. A descriptive survey method was employed to conduct the study. The sample consists of 160 students, 35 teachers 8 principals, 4 secondary school supervisors and 1 zonal educational office supervisor. The data gathering tools employed was questionnaire, interview, document analysis and observation. The questionnaires were administered to 160 students and 35 teachers, in which 145 students and 30 teachers filled and returned it, while interview was conducted with 8 principals, 4 secondary school supervisors and 1 zonal educational office supervisor. The statistical tools used were percentage, mean and weighted mean. Among other things the study indicates that the content in the syllabus were not accomplished in a given academic year due to in appropriate allotment of time for the subject to teach; school instructional resources such as text books and reference books were inadequate; overcrowded nature of the classroom was also another finding; students poor English language of instruction; lack of professional guidance and counsel; inadequate school facilities such as laboratory ,library, toilet chairs/table were inadequate; and incompetence of school leadership. Based on the finding of the study, it was recommended that WEO, ZEO and together with REB should build additional classrooms, upgrade those teachers who do not meet the minimum requirement and in terms of qualification. It was also recommended that MOE, REB, and the community should strive to make the necessary instructional materials and school facilities available.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1603 Secondary Education. High schools
Divisions:	Africana
Depositing User:	Vincent Mpoza
Date Deposited:	28 Nov 2018 13:09
Last Modified:	28 Nov 2018 13:09
URI:	http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/7864

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