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Influence of internal locus of control on mathematics achievement among students in secondary schools in Kenya.
(International Journal of Education and Research, 2018-08)
Achievement in Mathematics has remained a challenge to many students at secondary school level in Kenya, for example students in Vihiga Sub County. Despite the government’s effort in strengthening the subject, its performance ...
The place of ecology in academic performance as perceived by students in Nandi, Kenya.
(International Journal of Scientific Research in Education, 2016-06)
This study determined the ecological factors, as perceived by students of high and low achieving schools that contribute to the academic achievement in Nandi Central district. We employed causal comparative research design ...
Evaluation of teacher factors associated with mathematics performance in primary schools in Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific Research in Education, 2012)
The focus of this study was to investigate teacher-related factors associated with performance in mathematics in public day primary schools in Nandi Central district, Kenya. Seventy-four (74) mathematics teachers participated ...
Teacher commitment and mathematics performance in primary schools: A meeting point!
(International Society for Development and Sustainability, 2012)
This study examined the phenomenon of teacher commitment and its relationship with pupil’s academic performance in primary school mathematics. The study was conducted in western region of Kenya where 280 class 8 pupils and ...
Perception of Cervical Cancer Patients on their Financial Challenges in Western Kenya
(BMC, 2018)
The number of cervical cancer cases is reported to increase among women of reproductive age in the recent past with patients facing challenges with care and management of the illness. However, little is known about the ...
Wetland Conversion to large-scale agricultural production; implications on the livelihoods of rural communities, Yala Swamp, Lake Victoria basin, Kenya.
(Diva enterprises pvt. ltd., 2008)
Wetlands in most parts of the world are under threat of over-exploitation, loss and/or degradation partly due to agriculture and urban land uses.
Yala swamp, the largest fresh water wetland in Kenya measuring about 17,500 ...
Gender Mainstreaming in the Rural Transport Sector in Kenya
(Africa community access partnership, 2016)
The Research for Community Access Partnership (ReCAP) has contracted Tacitus Ltd to undertake research into gender mainstreaming in the rural transport sector institutions in Kenya. The research is ...
Relationship between meta-cognitive learning skills and academic performance among orphaned secondary school students of Kenya.
(Scientific & Academic Publishing, 2016)
The study investigated the relationship between meta-cognitive learning skills and academic performance among orphaned secondary school students of Kenya. The research was informed by Social Cognitive Theory. This study ...
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Mental Disorders among Prisoners in Kenya
(International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2020-07)
Prisons have been consistently reported to have high prevalence of mental disorders compared to the general population. Prisons have initiated a number of reforms not only to help the prisoners become self-reliant upon ...
Test Anxiety Beliefs as Predictor of Students’ Achievement in Chemistry in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya
(Scientific and Academic Publishing, 2018)
The present study was designed to determine the extent to which test anxiety beliefs predicted achievement in chemistry among students in public secondary schools in Kenya. The study was guided by Eccles-Wigfield’s ...