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    An assessment of factors affecting primary seven pupils’ academic performance in private primary schools in Tororo Disrict In Uganda.
    (Makerere University, 2008) Nabutuwa, Mary Beatrice
    The purpose of the study was to assess the factors affecting the pupil’s academic performance in private primary schools in Tororo District in Uganda. The research objectives were used in order to: 1. Establish the relationship between parent’s education level and pupils’ academic performance in private primary schools in Tororo District. 2. Determine the relationship between the family size and pupils’ academic performance in private primary schools in Tororo District. 3. Investigate the relationship between the school environment and pupils’ academic performance private primary schools in Tororo District. The study sample adapted a cross-section of survey design and descriptive statistics. The respondents consisted of two hundred fifty pupils, thirty five teachers, twenty two parents, five head teachers and five district officers, selected through cluster, random and purposive sampling techniques from the selected five private primary schools in Tororo District in Uganda. The researcher used two sets of questionnaires and interview guide. Data analysis using Chi-square goodness of fit at 0.05 level of significant indicated positive significant relationship for the two hypotheses. However, one did not indicate significant relationship. Accordingly, the results revealed that parents’ educational level affects their children’s academic performance, for instance educated parents provide encouragement and opportunities for their children to learn. xi Consequently upon the above conclusion, the researcher therefore made recommendations derived from the results of the study focusing on the need to improve pupils’ academic performance: There is need for all the stakeholders to examine the factors within the school setting and outside the immediate classroom environment which interfere directly or indirectly with teaching/learning in the school. This could greatly enhance pupils’ participation and performance in private primary schools in Tororo District. In order to improve performance in these schools, there is need for a holistic approach to education; school administrators and managers should not work in isolation of other stakeholders but should ensure there is coordination so as to attain the set objectives. Finally the researcher highlighted areas for further research, which included: To find out the extent to which other factors other than those mentioned affect pupils’ academic performance. Study should also be carried out to determine the effects of school environment on government aided schools and also on the rate of transition from primary to secondary after pupils sit for Primary Leaving Examinations.
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    The contribution of catholic founded schools towards the academic performance of students in Gulu Municipality in the light of “gravissimum educationis".
    (Makerere University, 2012) Okello, David Opiro
    The research was based in Gulu Municipality carried out in all Catholic founded Secondary schools to meet the aim and objective of this very research. The major objective was to find out how Catholic founded Schools influences academic performance of students. The study involved both administrators of Gulu Municipality, Religious leaders and some members of the Lay faithful. Research questionnaires were sent to the randomly sampled respondents and focus group discussions were held. The data was then analyzed using statistical procedures. This research work is basically divided into five chapters. Chapter one deals with the background of the study, statement of the problem, main objective, specific objectives, research questions, hypotheses, justification, the significance and the scope of the study. Chapter two deals with the Literature review more especially presenting the Declaration on Christian Education Vatican II Gravissimum Educationis 28 October, 1965. Chapter three deals with research design and methodology used. Chapter four typically deals with presentation of data collected and analysis of it and chapter five is the summary, conclusions drawn and recommendations made by the researcher.
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    The impact of teacher motivation and primary school performance in government-aided schools: A case study of Nsangi Sub-County, Wakiso District
    (Makerere University, 2008-11) Bwanika, Annet
    This study was carried out to examine the impact of motivation of teachers on school performance in government-aided primary schools of Nsangi Sub-county, Wakiso District. It was a case study conducted in peri-urban and rural schools. The population sample included 10 head teachers, 50 teachers, 60 pupils, 10 parents and 10 members of the School Management Committee. The respondents were selected using random sampling and purposive sampling. The researcher went to the field to test the following hypotheses namely; provision of monetary rewards has affected the performance of government-aided primary schools, provision of non-monetary rewards has affected the performance of government-aided primary schools and staff relations between headteachers and teachers have affected the performance of government-aided primary schools. Data was collected mainly through the interview guide which was administered to head teachers, parents and members of school management committee with the help of schedule of questions, a questionnaire which was administered to teachers and pupils and the focus group discussion guided by the researcher with a few selected teachers from both peri-urban and rural schools. The focus group discussion helped so much to brainstorm and make conclusions about the problem under study. The study findings revealed that motivation of teachers with both monetary and non-monetary rewards has a positive impact on the performance of schools. Good staff relations between head teachers and teachers have a positive impact on motivation of teachers and therefore lead to good performance. Schools where there was motivation of teachers performed very well. There were mostly peri-urban because they had more capacity than the rural school. However, the study also revealed that there were teachers with a positive attitude towards work and they were just motivated by the good performance of their children. These teachers displayed ethical virtues of a professional teacher who liked his/her job. The following recommendations were made: Motivation of teachers is a prerequisite for good performance, teachers should be motivated with both monetary and non-monetary rewards in order to boost their morale and perform duty. Ethical principles and practices should be used by head teachers and teachers in service delivery. Parents should strive to pay a little money to schools to provide incentives to teachers. Pupils’ lunch should be provided in order to enhance learning. Parents should be sensitized about the importance of education.
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    Spirituality, academic achievement and girl-child age at marriage
    ( 2011-03-12) Tinkamanyire, Prosper
    The purpose of this study was to establish the relationships between spirituality, academic achievement, and girl-child age at marriage. The study adopted a correlational research design. A simple random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 145 adolescents. Spearman rank order correlation coefficient was used to test hypotheses. There was a positive moderate relationship between spirituality and academic performance. There was a positive moderate relationship between spirituality and age at marriage. There was a positive weak relationship between academic achievement and age at marriage. It is recommended that girl-children should be encouraged to be involved in spiritual activities if their academic performance is to be increased and if their age at marriage is to be delayed.