Abstract:
Parental involvement has hitherto been identified as one of the building blocks of good
academic performance of pupils. The rationale for this study is therefore to investigate
the influence of parental involvement on academic performance of pupils in Primary
schools and it took place in Kibuku district of Eastern Uganda. This study is thus
premised on the fact that parental involvement is directly proportional to academic
performance of pupils. Specifically the study was focus on the influence of parental
monitoring and provision of basic needs on academic performance of pupils. It also
looked at the influence of parental attendance of school meetings on academic
performance. The study reviewed literature which was in accordance with specific
objectives. The study used descriptive research design using both qualitative and
quantitative approaches to present data and the study used questionnaires and
interviews to collect data from 80 (Eighty) respondents in the study area. The study
subjects were selected using simple random and purposive sampling techniques which
enabled the researcher collect adequate information that addressed study objectives.
Data was collected using interviews and questionnaire.
Mr. Owor Michael Opir
