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Analysis of factors affecting pupil performance in Malawi’s primary schools based on SACMEQ survey results

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  • Mulera, David Mc W.J.
  • Ndala, Ken Kaziputa
  • Nyirongo, Richard

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The paper employs techniques of multilevel modelling and geographical information systems (GIS) on Malawi’s SACMEQ11SACMEQ stands for Southern Africa Consortium for Monitoring Education Quality. It is a consortium of 15 ministries of education in eastern and southern Africa. It undertakes integrated research and capacity building training in education policy, planning, quality, monitoring and evaluation. SACMEQ I, II, and III surveys were conducted in Malawi in 1998, 2002 and 2007 respectively. I, II and III data to identify factors affecting pupil performance in primary education of Malawi. The study reveals that in some districts pupils performed much better than others. Whilst in majority of cases the achievement levels of pupils were closely associated with the levels of inputs and services, there were some districts that did not demonstrate a positive correlation. The analysis further shows that pupils’ low socio-economic status, high pupil-teacher ratios and the more time head teachers spent in teaching other than on school management were more significant factors that negatively affected pupil performance.

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  • Mulera, David Mc W.J. & Ndala, Ken Kaziputa & Nyirongo, Richard, 2017. "Analysis of factors affecting pupil performance in Malawi’s primary schools based on SACMEQ survey results," International Journal of Educational Development, Elsevier, vol. 54(C), pages 59-68.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:injoed:v:54:y:2017:i:c:p:59-68
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2017.04.001
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