International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR)
  Year: 2024 | Volume: 8 | Issue: 4 | Page No.: 226-234
Effects of Late Entry In Primary Education On Learning Achievement Evidenced at Hombolo Division Dodoma, Tanzania Download PDF
Gloria Nangawe Urassa

Abstract:
This study examined the effects of late entry in primary education on learning achievement in Hombolo Division, Dodoma City Council in Tanzania. The study employed a cross-sectional survey design to capture and collect data from 128 respondents, mainly; seven heads of schools, fourteen ordinary teachers, and thirty-five for late entry and on time pupils respectively (Five from each school). Other respondents involved thirty-five parents/guardians including two Ward Executive Officers (WEO). The selection of respondents were guided by both probability and non-probability technique while descriptive and non-descriptive data were collected through questionnaire and review of various literatures to produce such a clear overview and presentation using computation of percentage and tabulation. The findings indicated strong relationship of late entry in primary education and poor academic performance as a results of learning achievement. This is mainly due to high level of absenteeism among late entrants to keep up with teaching lessons, prevailing indiscipline records including drop outs. The overall review indicated the need of consorted efforts among parents, teachers, government and other stakeholders to table and enforce earlier or mandatory on time enrollment of pupils.