Factors Influencing Academic Performance Of Public Primary Schools In Makuyu Division, Murang’a South District, Kenya

Performance in national examinations is embraced as an indicator of quality in education systems that are examination oriented. Learners who perform well are perceived to have received high quality education. Despite the Government of the Republic of Kenya commitment to provide high quality primary education, pupils‟ academic achievement remains a challenge in the public primary schools in Makuyu Division, Murang‟a South District. The available statistics indicate that the division has consistently registered appalling results in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E) examination. It…