Getnet TizazuMekuria Legesse2026-11-022026-11-022015-06-01https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/9243The purpose of this study was to identify the major factors affecting the academic performance of orphan students in Selam Number Two Primary School in Addis Ababa. More specifically, the study tried to look into the major problems in relation to the academic performance of orphan students in the school studied. So as to conduct this research, descriptive survey design was employed. The primary sources of data were 36 orphan students (chosen from Grades 5-8), 21 subject matter teachers, both two school administrators and 2 guardians, that were selected using simple random sampling, and purposive sampling techniques respectively. The collected data were analyzed quantitatively using percentage, frequency, mean and standard deviation. On the other hand, the qualitative data were associated with quantitative data. The findings of the study revealed that, most frequently, the teachers utilized lecture method of teaching in their classes, disciplinary problems, lack of classroom management, lack of effective assessment and feedback, low interest in teaching and poor teaching method were among the major problems observed in the sampled school. And these factors were reported to adversely affect the academic performances of the students. It was also found out that the support provided by principal and deputy director to resolve these problems were not sufficient. On top of that the study also showed that educational facilities were not sufficient to materialize the effective teaching learning process in the class. By way of recommendation, the study called for better understanding about the students' low academic performances (possibly through action research); the need to make the necessary educational materials available; the provision of professional supports for teachers (that would enable them to use a more student centered approach); and for the principal and deputy director to equip them with the necessary skills' to help them improve the academic performances of students.enFactors Affecting AcademicThesis