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Computer is now an integral part of human life. In other words, it plays significant role in many aspect of human endeavour, like education. The challenge therefore is to remain relevant in the competitive education system through the adoption and use of modern technology like computer. Therefore, the role of computer cannot be over emphasized.... Continue Reading

The study  investigated pre-service teachers’ self-efficacy and mathematics anxiety as predictors of achievement in undergraduate calculus in University of Lagos using expo-facto type within the blueprint of descriptive survey design. Data collected were analyzed using the percentage, mean, standard deviation, independent sample... Continue Reading

The  main concern  in mathematics  education  is  how the  interest  of  students  can be  developed towards  learning  mathematics.  This  study  examined  the  role  of  peer  group, family  and quality  of teachers  in developing  the  of  interest  students  in  learning mathematics  in secondary  schools  in... Continue Reading

The study is designed to find out the impact and extent of Psychological Aids of Mathematics and its application in the performance of students in Mathematics in Senior Secondary Schools in Lagos State and in Nigeria at large. Psychological Aids of Mathematics (PAM) is the fostering of positive attitude and the propelling force to maintain a... Continue Reading

 Abstract  This project is a research work which set out to assess students’ performances in mathematics  in  some  selected  secondary  schools  in  Sokoto  North  local government area of Sokoto State from 2013 to 2018. In order to achieve this, two  main  objectives  were  pursued  -  to  ascertain  students ... Continue Reading

Over a decade, Mathematics performance has been reportedly poor, of which Geometry has been identified as one of the difficult topics for learners in Namibia. Non-experimental and experimental studies revealed a need for teachers to develop classroom-related ICT resources for subject teaching, more especially for conceptually demanding... Continue Reading

There has been a wave of violence strikes that had threatened to paralyze learning in many  Secondary Schools country wide. In the month of June 2007 over 300 strikes were reported. This  saw students disrupt learning, besides destroying property worth millions of shilling. Indiscipline  in schools had reached unmanageable levels, as teachers... Continue Reading

The central problem of this study is that despite the great importance placed on home  science subject in the family life there are problems inhibiting its implementation in  all levels of education especially in teacher training colleges. The purpose of the study  was to assess the teaching of home science in PTTCs in Embu and Meru Counties. ... Continue Reading

Although the government has attached so much importance to education  through finance and policies, there is still poor performance, low participation,  high levels of wastage and poor transition from primary to secondary school in  Igembe North district. The purpose of this study is to establish the extent to  which cultural and... Continue Reading

In Kenya there are concerns about teacher retention. Various research done have found out that school performance is directly linked to the quality and quantity of teacher remuneration. Teachers’ job satisfaction and performance is dependent on incentives to teachers. Data recorded in various District Education Offices indicate that... Continue Reading

Poor performance and fluctuation of results in humanities subjects examination  results has been witnessed in Kenya and the rest of the world over the recent past;  this can be partly attributed to how the subjects is taught, negative attitude toward  the subjects and teaching and learning resources used. The purpose of the study was  to... Continue Reading

The principal’s role is to promote academic performance. The success or failure of a  school is usually attributed to the principal. He or she is the pivot around which  many aspects of the school revolve, being the person in charge of every detail of  running the school, be it academic or administrative. Schools can make a difference  to... Continue Reading

The Kenyan government, in collaboration with other education stakeholders, has done a  lot to improve retention and access in the Kenyan schools. However, the situation has not  improved much in the schools within Lake Victoria islands of Suba district. The present  study investigated the strategies head teachers employ to improve retention in... Continue Reading

The Kenya Government established the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in 2003,  within auspices of Social Dimension of Development Programme (SDDP) aimed at  channeling resources to local levels for poverty reduction and regional development. The  CDF provides funding to various community-based projects such as construction of  schools,... Continue Reading

The study sought to investigate the extent and effect of implementation of gender  mainstreaming policy in public secondary schools in Msambweni Sub – County in Kwale  County, Kenya. Anecdotal reports alleged that in most public institutions in the country,  gender stereotyping was still rife and persons of one gender still predominantly held... Continue Reading

Gender parity in education is much treasured by many countries around the world, thus its realization is high on the agenda of many governments, Kenya included. Despite the Kenya government’s immense effort to eliminate gender disparity in education, girls in Murang’a South sub-county continue to perform poorer than boys. This study... Continue Reading

The performance of English in lyego location, Kangema division, Kenya is way below  expectation of the education officials, board of governers, teachers and parents.  English is a core subject and compulsory in the Kenyan system of education. It is,  therefore, necessary to pass in English for one to be absorbed in the colleges/university or ... Continue Reading

The study sought to asses s the effec t of m o th e r tongue and s tudents' academic performance in English language in selected secondary schools in Wajir District , K en ya. The study was conducted in five sc hool s .  The specific interest areas on the philo so phy and under s tanding of education by diff e rent scholars were reviewed... Continue Reading

Child abuse is the physical, psychological or sexual maltreatment of a child It's categorized into  four: neglect, physical abuse, psychological or emotional abuse and sexual abuse. According to  various researches on the causes, impact and prevention of child abuse, It was discovered that  there exists a difference between pupils academic... Continue Reading

The study about causes of street children was carried out.  The objectives of the study were to find out the major causes of street children in Kibera  Suburb, problems faced by street children, out street children survive on the street and what  has been done to reduce these problems.  The methods used to collect data were:- observation,... Continue Reading

The study dwelt into the effectiveness oflearning materials, on the academic performance of  young learners in pre-school. The study aimed at examining the effect of introducing the  learning material as opposed to cases where teachers go to class with their notes without  physical examples. A test was used as a research instrument to measure... Continue Reading

The purpose of this study was to establish the problems of early childhood care and  education in Namanga Primary School Kajiado Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to investigate some factors responsible for poor  early childhood care and education in Namanga Primary school.  The methods used for data collection was questioners to... Continue Reading

For a number of years pnmary schools in Siongiroi zone have not been  performing very well. The researcher wanted to investigate if school feeding  programmes will improve pupil's academic performance. In the study, the  researcher employed descriptive design. Therefore simple survey or poll for the  purpose of describing attitudes, beliefs... Continue Reading

The study on 'Leadership Styles and Students' Unrest in Selected Schools in was canied  out in Makindye Division, with specific aims of finding out the causes of students' unrest  and its impact in order to address the problem. The study was comprehended through  review ofliterature from previous scholars who added quality to the findings of... Continue Reading

This research study was intended to analyze the impact of HIV/Aids on the education  sector in Kenya . All relevant information related to this particular research was revisited  andre used. The study used both qualitative and quantitative research design. This enhanced the  researcher to obtain a better understanding of the implications of... Continue Reading