Factors That affect the performance of Physics: A case study of Waa girls high school, Kwale District, Kwale County , Kenya

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that affect the performance of students in Physics as a subject at Waa Girls High School. This study would enable the researcher to make appropriate recommendations that shall correct the situation. In chapter one we will discuss the; background information about the School, objectives of the study and limitations of the study. The School has four streams with a student population of about 900.A sample of 150 students was picked by stratified sampling as respondents. These were given questionnaires for analysis. Ten questionnaires were not returned teachers were also given a questionnaire factors affecting performance to fill and returned to the researcher by respondents. to fill. In chapter two we will look at the in Physics. Thesefactors resources available, the students' attitudes and motivation, the community, students' environment. In chapter characteristics of the entry three points, the population, Two physics teaching researcher sample facilities social-economic methods looks and include; at sampling and the and status of the learning research design, techniques, research instruments, data collection procedures and methods of data analysis. The data was interpreted and explained using tables and percentages. the analysis of data and interpretation. with the performance Factors that were pointed out in connection include: students' absenteeism, inadequate textbooks In chapter four we will look at entry behavior, and laboratory socio-economic facilities, mode of conducting experiments and their frequency, students' level of performance, towards Physics, the learning environment and lastly effectiveness counseling department. In the last chapter the researcher recommendations based on the findings. The researcher students' looks at conclusions recommends interest among others. from the government and use various teaching and for an urgent of Physics as a subject. This can be done through purchase of more facilities and resources conducting more experiments attitude of guiding and address to the above factors in order to improve on the performance School through financial assistance status, by the or donor and teachers methods to raise students'