Determinants of Performance in National Examinations

Different countries have varied post primary national examinations which may not correlate with primary/elementary national examinations.The aim of national examinations is to provide learners with equal opportunities based in promoting access, equity and equality in career development. It is therefore significant to investigate factors determining learners performance in national examinations in various parts of the world.This will assist education stakeholders in effective planning and management of education systems in order to realize any meaningful national goals of education. This book therefore intends to shed light on some of the challenges facing management of national examinations and how this may affect learners' performance in post primary evaluations.It also makes possible recommendations on how to address some of these pertinent handicaps.

Autorentext

Muriithi Stephen N. is a holder of M.Ed degree in Education Administration and Planning from Kenyatta University,Kenya.He has worked as a high school principal and a consultant in Education and senior Management issues.He is currently pursuing his PhD degree in Education Management with University of south Africa (UNISA).