Abstract
ABSTRACT This study sought to analyze teacher effects on high school academic achievement scores in Busia County, Kenya. The study was based on the education production function theory. A descriptive survey research design was employed. A sample of 236 teachers and 755 students was used. Self administered questionnaires were used to collect data and test re-test was used to ascertain reliability of the instrument. Descriptive statistics namely; percentages, frequencies, mean, and standard deviations were used to carry out preliminary data analysis. Inferential statistics specifically correlation and regression coefficients were then used to test hypotheses. Hierarchical linear modeling was used to model effect of selected teacher variables on school academic achievement scores. Findings of the study were presented in tables and figures. Findings of the study suggested that the number of teachers, teacher commitment and teachers covering missed lessons had statistically significant effects on school academic achievement scores. Key words: Teacher Variables, Academic Achievement Scores, Kenya
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