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Declaration ......................................................................................... .
Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Ii
Dedication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... Iii
Acknowledgement........................................................................................ iv
Table of content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . ... V
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Abstract . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY............................................................. l
1.1 Introduction ......................................................................................... .
1.2 Statement of the problems ......................................................................... . 2
1.3 Purpose of the study ............................................................................. . 3
1.4 Objectives of the study ............................................................................ . 3
1.5 Research Questions ............................................................................. . 3
1.6 Significance of the study .......................................................................... . 4
1.7 Limitations of the study .......................................................................... . 4
1.8 Assumptions of the study ....................................................................... . 5
1.9 Definition ofterms ................................................................................ . 5
CHAPTER TWO 6
2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW ....................................................................... . 6
2.1 Introduction ...................................................................................... . 6
2.2 Nature of Chemistry ....................................................................... . 7
2.3 Chemistry and Physics Science .............................................................. . 8
2.4 Performance in Chemistry and Physics ........................................................ . 9
CHAPTER THREE 13
3.0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ................................................................. . 13
3.1 Introduction ......................................................................................... . 13
3.2 The sample frame ................................................................................... . 13
3.3 The nature of data collection 13
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 DATA PRESENTATION ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
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4.1 Introduction ....................................................................................... .
4.2 Performance in Chemistry and Physics at KCSE ............................................. .
4.3 Discussion of results for 2004- 2006 ........................................................ .
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5.0 DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATIONS..................... 22
5.1 Introduction ....... .. .................... ....... ......... .... ....................... ............... 22
5.2 Conclusion.......................................................................................... 22
5.3 Recommendations.............................................................................. 23
ABSTRACT The performance in Chemistry and sciences has been low over the years. The sciences borrow heavily from Chemistry concepts and principles. The research was on the relationship between performances in Chemistry and Physics. The research was carried out from secondary sources based on textbooks, magazines, KCSE results of selected schools over three years. The findings were presented objective by objective, drawing contrast, similarities and identifying on new inferences from the study. The researcher's opinion is given at the end. Recommendations stated were centered on the loop holes identified during the study. It includes adding value to the teaching -learning experiences in Physics, enhanced team teaching amongst Physics and Chemistry teachers. Secondary schools should invest in the building of library facilities for the students to access reference textbooks of sciences and Mathematics. This will encourage individualized study among students and that will definitely improve performance.