Analysis of the factors that affect academic performance of BQE and BPS at Makerere University: a case study of BQE and BPS finalists 2020/2021

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the factors that affect academic performance of BQE and BPS at SSP. It was specifically aimed to find out the factors, impacts and possible strategies that deal with the performance of these students. It comprises of five chapters where chapter one includes the background to the study, objectives and statement of the problem. Chapter two includes literature review which is written in line with the objective of the study, this shows the opinions of other scholars who had did studies of academic performance before. Chapter three includes research methodology where different data collection methods were used to gather information for example, participant observation, questionnaires, focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and research instruments which also include interview guide and observation check list. Chapter four shows a clear presentation and discussion of the findings. In the findings, it was revealed that education level of the parents/guardians, occupation of the parent/guardians, location of the former school has a significant relationship with the performance of the students. Chapter five has the conclusion and recommendation of the study.