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Primary school achievement in English and mathematics in Zimbabwe : a multi-level analysis

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  • Nyagura, Levi M.
  • Riddell, Abby

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Using a multilevel modeling procedure, the authors explore: the percentage of variance in primary school achievement in Zimbabwe that could be attributed to the types of schools and classes attended; the differences between schools in student achievement in mathematics and English; and the reasons for these differences. They compare five types of schools. Students in Former A (European) schools and high-fee schools outperform those in Former B (African) schools, low-fee schools, and district council schools in both subjects. In English, school-type differences persist after controlling for student intake variables. For mathematics, they disappear. School and class variables related to higher math achievement include the amount of teacher training and instructional time, and pupil-teacher ratio. Higher achievement in English is related to the pupil-teacher and textbook-to-pupil ratios, and to the amount of teacher training.

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  • Nyagura, Levi M. & Riddell, Abby, 1993. "Primary school achievement in English and mathematics in Zimbabwe : a multi-level analysis," Policy Research Working Paper Series 1208, The World Bank.
    • Handle: RePEc:wbk:wbrwps:1208
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    1. Nyagura, Levi Martin & Riddell, Abby Rubin, 1991. "What causes differences in achievement in Zimbabwe's secondary schools?," Policy Research Working Paper Series 705, The World Bank.
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    2. Tia L. Zuze & Murray Leibbrandt, 2009. "UPE and Social Inequality in Uganda: A Step Backward or a Step in the Right Direction?," SALDRU Working Papers 37, Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit, University of Cape Town.

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