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    Factors Affecting Female Pupils' Participation and Academic Performance in Primary Education in Amhara Region
    (Addis Ababa University, 2000-05) Belete, Mekasha; Abebe, Nardos (PhD)
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    Some Factors Affecting Female Pupils' Participation and Academic Performance in Primary Education in Amhara Region
    (Addis Ababa University, 2000-05) Belete, Mekasha; Abebe, Nardos (PhD)
    This thesis dealt with in-school and home factors that influence participation and academic performance of primary school girls in Amhara Region. In undertaking the study the descriptive survey method was used. Two- zor:les from- tt:le-region were- first- identified- loJsing the pUFpesive sampling method. Then twelve sample primary schools were selected randomly from six districts. Questionnaire, structured interview forms and document inspection form were employed for data collection. The subjects of the study included a total of 240 pupils, 97 teachers and 43 parents. Gender Parity index, frequency distributions and percentages were applied in analyzing and reporting the results. The major findings revealed that: the attitude of parents regarding the importance of education for girls have positively changed; dropout rate of female pupils is relatively lower than boys but higher at grades 1 and 2; imbalanced home duties interfere very much in the education of girls; and the scholastic achievements of female pupils are lower compared to males. Recommendations forwarded include: girls from impoverished families need support; parents should be sensitized so that household routines would be shared fairly and equally in the family; and compensatory assistance should be provided to female pupils in order to improve their academic performance.