Factors associated with mass failure of students in Chemistry in secondary schools: A Case study of Nyamuroro High School in Gokwe North District
- Author
- Nyamande, Tendai
- Title
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Factors associated with mass failure of students in Chemistry in secondary schools: A Case study of Nyamuroro High School in Gokwe North District
- Abstract
- This study is an exploration into factors that are associated with mass failure in ‘O’ level chemistry at Nyamuroro High School. The sample consisted of two chemistry teachers and the head of Science Department at Nyamuroro High School. Data was collected by the use of questionnaires and interviews for teachers. From the study, the researcher found that, a number of factors contributed to the poor performance of chemistry, teacher academic qualification, the unavailability of teaching resources and students’ attitudes are the main factors that are affecting the performance of the subject. For effective teaching and learning the study therefore recommends teachers with highest qualification in chemistry to teach pure science subjects and let the diploma holders teach combined science subject. As well as use of teaching aids during teaching process so as to make learning more interesting.
- Date
- 2022
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Mass failure of students in Chemistry
- Secondary Schools in Gokwe North District
- Nyamuroro High School
- Supervisor
- Mr. Shasha, D.
- Media
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Nyamande_Tendai_.pdf