An investigation of the causes of poor performance in Chemistry at Advanced level. A case study of Njelele high school in midlands province.
- Author
- Chikwanda, C.
- Title
- An investigation of the causes of poor performance in Chemistry at Advanced level. A case study of Njelele high school in midlands province.
- Abstract
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The major objective of the study was to find out causes of poor performance in Advanced Level National
examinations from 2018 to 2021 with reference to Njelele high school Gokwe South, Midlands Province.
From 2018 to 2021 the overall National chemistry pass rate in Advanced Level were below 50%. The study
wanted to find the pattern of the Form Six student’s performance in the ZIMSEC examinations from 2018
to 2021, as well as, the teachers’ opinions on that poor performance. The study used cross sectional research
design to collect data from the population samples. It employed purposive sampling to select five chemistry
teachers at Njelee high school. Data collection was done by using questionnaires, interviews and
documentary review. Data from questionnaires were collected, edited, coded and summarized. Descriptive
statistics such as frequencies and percentages were employed to show the patterns revealed from the
findings. The major findings of the study show that teacher qualifications, teaching experience, and
unavailability of teaching aids were among the major challenges which led to poor performance in the
ZIMSEC examinations results. The study recommends to provide enough learning materials, as well as,
enough motivated well trained and experienced chemistry teachers in high schools - Date
- 2024
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Performance in Advanced Level
- Supervisor
- MR SHASHA
- Media
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CHIKWANDA CHARITY