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    Effect of social economic status on students’ performance in advanced level among selected schools in Bududa district.
    (Busitema University, 2026) Khawanga, Geofrey
    The aim of study was to investigate the effect of social economic status on students’ performance in mathematics at Advanced Level among the selected schools in Bududa district. The objectives of the study were to assess the relationship between parental income levels and students’ performance in advanced mathematics, examine the influence of parents’ education level on students’ performance of mathematics at advanced level, assess how home learning environment affects students’ achievement in mathematics and analyze the relationship between access to learning materials and academic performance in mathematics The study employed a descriptive cross sectional research design using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Data was collected from 155 students and 30 mathematics teachers from selected secondary schools in Bududa district. Questionnaires, interviews and review of academic records were used during data collection. Quantitative data was analyzed using frequencies, percentages and tables while qualitative was analyzed thematically The findings revealed that socio-economic status has a significant influence on students’ performance in mathematics in that 80 percent of students from economically stable homes achieved principal passes compared to a low pass rate among students from families of low income. The study also established that parental income, parents’ educational level, home leaning conditions and availability of learning materials highly affect students’ performance The study concluded that socio-economic factors play an important role in determining students’ performance in advanced level mathematics. It recommended more support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds through provision of learning materials, financial aid programmers and improved school programmes.