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N.B.: KIE is now a College of Education, constituent of the University of Rwanda in accordance to the Rwandan Law No. 71/2013 of 10/09/2013 establishing the University of Rwanda (UR), and the College of Education as shown on its website: http://www.ce.ur.ac.rw/
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Determinants of Students’ Performance in Selected Public Secondary Schools in Rwanda
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine key determinants of students’ performance in selected public secondary schools in Rwanda. Specifically, it described background status and the determinants of students’ performance. The study was premised on the theory of Education Production Function and correlational design was used. While the target population was 2248 students, 241 students were sampled through simple random and stratified sampling techniques. Data were gathered through questionnaire and document review guide and they were analysed using frequencies, percentages and regression analysis. Findings were presented in tables. The study revealed that 50.2% of students are day students, 30.3% orphans, 67.62% come from large families, 68.7% from less educated parents and 57.7% are from unemployed households. The study found that the determinants of students’ performance in selected public secondary schools in Rwanda include boarding status, family size, parental educational level, employment status, and students’ prior performance. The study recommended to improve parental background in order to increase the performance of their children.
Key words: Determinant, performance, students’ background, Rwanda
