The impact of lack of midday meals on Pupils academic performance in Nagongera sub county, Tororo district.
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2024
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Busitema University
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The study's main goal was to evaluate the impact of lack of midday meals on the academic performance of pupils in Nagongera Sub- County, Tororo District. The sample size was 60 people, with pupils having the largest number (50), and the sampling approaches were both purposeful and simple random. The tools included an Interview Guide, a Questionnaire, and a Focus Group Discussion Guide. The information was examined both qualitatively and quantitatively. The study found out that pupils in selected schools can hardly read and write, can hardly interpret text. However, many can read, write, speak English, count and understand. Many teachers reported that they see progress in pupils’ literacy and numeracy skills, as well as a general low state of performance. But on a positive note, many primary teachers identified that a pupil can find a main point in a mess of disorganized writing. The study also demonstrated that school-feeding is intended to keep pupils awake and focused in class. It was also clear that absenteeism was prevalent. It was also reported that in most cases where feeding occurs, they typically feed on oatmeal with few escorts, with the exception of pupils who bring food from home. The study revealed that most primary schools in Nagongera Sub-Academic County's performance is far from satisfactory, and that both teacher competency and attention may be lacking. Furthermore, while establishing a strict link between school eating and academic achievement may be difficult, it is clear that not feeding reduces focus, makes courses uninteresting, and causes absence and dislike for studying, among other things. Furthermore, despite poverty, there is widespread and harmful misinformation among parents about the subject of school meals.
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Ochieng, M. (2024). The impact of lack of midday meals on pupils’ academic performance in Nagongera Sub County, Tororo District. [Research report]. Busitema University.