Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ420726
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Publication Date: 1989
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The Quality of Primary Schools and Pupil Achievement in Kenya.
Sifuna, Daniel N.
Kenya Journal of Education, v4 n2 p90-125 1989
Reveals that teacher expertise, facility condition, and instructional materials affect Kenyan primary school quality, indicated by student performance on the Certificate of Primary Education (CPE). Finds these factors produce higher CPE scores among urban students. Compares two rural districts, Nyeri and Bungoma. Ties Nyeri's students' higher CPE scores to having more qualified teachers and suitable facilities. (CH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Educational Facilities, Educational Quality, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Expenditure per Student, Foreign Countries, Government School Relationship, Instructional Materials, National Competency Tests, Parent Financial Contribution, Performance Factors, Resource Allocation, Rural Schools, Rural Urban Differences, School Community Relationship, Teacher Distribution, Teacher Qualifications, Teacher Student Ratio
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Kenya
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