Factors Leading To Poor Grade 12 Results At ABC S. S's?

The main purpose of this study was to investigate factors that were perceived to contribute to poor grade twelve results at ABC S.S.S. Chapter one presented a background of the study, statement of the problem for investigation, brief statement of the research methods, and definitions of key concepts. Specifically, this study sought to answer the following research questions: (i) What factors do grade twelve learners consider to be the major contributory factors to the relatively poor grade twelve results at ABC S.S.S? (ii) What factors do educators consider to be the major contributory factors to poor grade twelve results at ABC S.S.S? (iii) What factors do School Governing Body (SGB) members consider to be the major contributory factors
Concerning the learner respondents’ report that considered late delivery of textbooks to be one of the main challenges they faced with regard to NSC examinations, in future, data should also be collected from the district officials because delivery of textbooks was a centralized function. In view of learner responses who reported that their parents did not attend school meetings, another study could find out more information about this and the reasons for this apparent apathy. Furthermore, the majority of learner respondents complained that their parents did not assist them with homework, mainly because they held lower qualifications than grade twelve. Thus, the researcher recommends that the ECDoE provide such parents with developmental programs that would equip them with necessary knowledge and skills in order to enable them to assist their children. With regard to study opportunities at home and long distance to and from school, I would recommend that their parents should assist schools in building residences. They might render assistance financially or