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Study: Why learners perform poorly in mathematics, sciences

Education

By Lewis Nyaundi | Jun 20, 2024

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**Pupil taking notes in a classroom. Lack of mentorship hinders the achievement of STEM education.** [File, Standard]

Lack of proper school facilities and flimsy parental support has been fingered as part of the reason for poor performance in mathematics and science subjects.

A report by the Association for the Development of Education in Africa also outlined poor teacher pedagogical practices, inadequate number of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) teachers, students' lack of interest, inadequate funding, rigid STEM curriculum, and lack of student mentorship as part of the challenges hindering achievement of STEM education.

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