International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume III, Issue VIII, August 2019 | ISSN 2454–6186

The Relationship between Classroom Equipment and Students’ Academic Achievement in Public Day Secondary Schools

Malach Mogire Mogaka
Kenyatta University, Kenya

Abstract:-The study was set to establish the relationship between classroom equipment and students’ academic achievement in Public day secondary schools in Kisii County, Kenya. The study was triggered by the fact that most of the secondary school students’ life in public day secondary schools is spent in classrooms. Classrooms therefore play a very vital role in students’ life in school. The main objective of the study was to establish the level of availability and utilization of classroom equipment and its relationship on students’ academic achievement in public day secondary schools in Kisii County. The production function model of education guided the study. The type of classroom equipment under study included; chalk and duster, chalk board/whiteboard, students’ chairs, teachers’ desks, classroom overhead projector, cupboards, wall notice, computer work station and teaching aid displays. The study adopted a correlational research design which involved students and teachers from the 246 public day secondary schools in Kisii County. The sample size of this study was selected using non-proportionate sampling, systematic random sampling and purposive sampling techniques. The Yamane simplified formula was used to calculate the sample size of 426 subjects. Data collection was done by use of student questionnaire (SQ) and Teachers Interview Schedule (TIS). The data collected were both quantitative and qualitative. Quantitative data were analyzed using inferential statistics, Pearson’s Product Moment Correlational Coefficient analysis and multiple regression. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically and were reported as direct quotations. The finding of the study showed that there was a statistically significant positive correlation (r=.144, n=377, p=.005) between availability and utilization of classroom equipment and student’s academic achievement, with a high level of availability and utilization associated to improved academic achievement among the students and vice-versa.

Key Words: Classroom Equipment, Academic Achievement, Public Day Secondary Schools.