Implementation of Pupils' Promotion Policy in the First Cycle Primary Schools of Addis Ababa
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2007-07
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Addis Ababa University
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The main objective of the study was to assess the implementation of pupils ' promotion policy in
the first cycle primary schools of Addis Ababa. For the pUipose of the study, descriptive
method was employed. 17,e research was conducted in 31 Government and Non-Government
first cycle Primal), Schools as source ofinformationfi-om 3 Sub-Cities of Addis Ababa. 1jO
teachers of the Grades 1-3. 31 principals and 8 educational officials were also taken as
sources of information. The data were collecled Ihrough questionnaires and i11lerview. Finally
the data obtained were analyzed mainly using percenlage. chi-Square and spearman's rank
order correction. The results of Ihe study revealed Ihal, leachers seem 10 know all Ihe
implicalion of pupils ' promolion policy in their leaching instruction. But in praclice, leachers'
utilizalion of the various assessme11l methods and keeping of the stucients ' resulls were poor.
There are no financial and malerial supparls 10 carryoul remedial programs al school level 10
help under-achievers. The reason for school dropoul in Addis Ababa firsl cycle primCII)'
schools is found to be economic problems ralher Ihan in school factors. Based on the findings,
il is necessCII)' to provide schools with continuous training on continuous assessmenl strategies
and assist leachers with guides which enable them to use for their activilies. Finally, il is
advisable to improve teachers ' knowledge and skills about all the implications of aulomatic
promotion policy through in-service courses, seminars, conferences and workshops.
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Pupils' Promotion Policy in the First Cycle Primary Schools