Relationship Between Motivation and Performance in K.C.S.E Biology In Selected Secondary Schools In Nyakach District, Kisumu County, Kenya

  • Mr. Owino Ogutu Albert
  • Prof. Ahmed Osman
  • Dr. Yungungu Alice M.
  • Ogolla Bernard O
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53555/bs.v1i8.2374
Keywords: Relationship, motivation, performance, Multi-Media

Abstract

This paper identifies and discusses motivation related factors and how they influence
performance in K.C.S.E Biology in selected secondary schools in Nyakach Sub – county, Kisumu
County. The study was significant as performance in K.C.S.E Biology has been poor over the
years; hence need to find out causes. The study was guided by the systems theory advocated by
Gagne and Briggs (1979). The research was conducted through descriptive survey design by
quantitative and qualitative approach. The target population was seven hundred and thirty Form
four students, eighteen Biology teachers, and fourteen Principals. Stratified random sampling
was used to select schools, purposive sampling for selecting teachers and Principals, form four
students were first stratified then selected through simple random sampling. Data was collected
using questionnaires for students, teachers and interview schedule for principals. Descriptive
Statistics such as frequencies, percentages, correlation analysis, regression coefficient and
coefficient of determination were used to analyze data using Statistical Package for the Social
Sciences Programme (SPSS). The finding was that there was positive relationship between
motivation and performance in K.C.S.E Biology. The study recommended that, teachers should
always introduce motivational variables in their teachings.

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Author Biographies

Mr. Owino Ogutu Albert

Moi University, School of Education,
Department of Curriculum Instruction and
Educational Media
P.O Box 3900-30100
ELDORET-KENYA

Prof. Ahmed Osman

Moi University, School of Education,
Department of Curriculum Instruction and
Educational Media
P.O Box 3900-30100
ELDORET-KENYA

Dr. Yungungu Alice M.

Moi University, School of Education,
Department of Curriculum Instruction and
Educational Media
P.O Box 3900-30100
ELDORET-KENYA

Ogolla Bernard O

Moi University, School of Business and
Economics, Department of Marketing and
Management Sciences
P.O Box 3900-30100
ELDORET-KENYA

Published
2015-12-31
How to Cite
Albert, M. O. O., Osman, P. A., Alice M., D. Y., & O, O. B. (2015). Relationship Between Motivation and Performance in K.C.S.E Biology In Selected Secondary Schools In Nyakach District, Kisumu County, Kenya. IJRDO - JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE, 1(8), 52-64. https://doi.org/10.53555/bs.v1i8.2374
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Vol. 1 No. 8 (2015): IJRDO - Journal of Biological Science
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