ASSESSMENT OF THE CONTRIBUTION OF HOMEWORK PROVISION TO SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN TANZANIA: A CASE OF MAKETE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Authors: Polica Uvambe, Dr. Simion K. Ambakisye & Dr. Herbert Wanga

ABSTRACT

This paper focused on the assessment of the contribution of homework provision to secondary school students on academic performance in Tanzania, a case of Makete District council in Njombe region. The study employed qualitative approach using an exploratory design. The study was conducted in eight secondary schools in Njombe region, particularly in Makete district council. The sample involved was 46 participants. The data were collected through interview and documentary review, the researcher employed thematic analysis with observation of all trustworthiness aspects such as credibility, transferability and conformability of the study. The study found that, homework provision has positive contribution to secondary school students on academic performance for instance in form four national examinations whereby students were found doing well in those examinations as results of the contribution of homework provision. The study sought to know other factors which contribute to student’s academic performance out of homework including enough teachers and availability of adequate teaching and learning materials. Moreover, the study found that parents are not aware on their responsibilities towards the provided homework to their children. Finally, the study recommends that, the number of homework assignment should not be tiresome to the students also there is a need of formulation of national policy concerning homework provision to secondary school students and the government should establish the boarding secondary schools in rural areas.

Keywords: Academic Performance, Homework, Secondary Schools

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