TABLE OF CONTENTS.

Page.

Acronyms (i)

Declaration (ii)

Approval (iii)

Dedication (iv)

Acknowledgment (v)

Table of contents (vi)

List of tables and Figures (viii)

Definition of key terms (ix)

Abstract (x)

CHAPTER ONE

1.1 Background to study 1

1.2 Statement of the problem 2.

1.3 Objectives of the study 3

1.4 Scope of the study 3

1.5 Significance of the study 3

CHAPTER TWO.

Literature review 5

2.1 Introduction 5

2.2 Relationship between learning resources and academic performance of science

subjects 5

2.3 Government policy intervention 6

2.4 Research questions 8

CHAPTER THREE.

Research methodology 9

3.1 Research design 9

3.2 Environment (study area) 9

3.3 Sample size and sample determination 9

3.4 Data collection methods and instruments 9

3.4.1 Data collection methods and

procedures 9

3.4.2 Data collection instruments 10

3.5 Data analysis 10

CHAPTER FOUR

4.1 INTRODUCTION 11

4.2 Essential learning resources in Kalyet Secondary School 11

4.3 Significant relationship between learning resources and performance of science

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subjects .15

4.4 The trend of students’ performance in science subjects in the school 17

CHAPTER FIVE

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

5.1 Conclusion of the study 21

5.1.1 Essential learning resources for science subjects in Kalyet Secondary School .... 21

5.1.2 Relationship between learning resources and performance of science subjects

in the school 21

5.1.3 Trend of science subjects performance in the school 22

5.2 Recommendation 22

5.2.1 Enhancing the provision of more essential learning resources in the school 22

5.2.2 Capacity building for the secondary school teachers 24

APPENDICES.

Appendix A: Questionnaire format 26

Appendix B: Interview guide 29

Appendix C: Activity schedule 30

Appendix D: Budget estimates for the study 31

Bibliography 32