Some Factors Affecting Female Pupils' Participation and Academic Performance in Primary Education in Amhara Region
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2000-05
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Addis Ababa University
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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.
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Some Factors Affecting Female