IMPACT OF SMASE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS CHEPALUNGU SUB-COUNTY, BOMET COUNTY, KENYA.
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2025-10
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Gretsa University
Abstract
This study investigates the impact of Strengthening of Mathematics and Science in Secondary
Education (SMASE) program on secondary school teachers’ performance in Chepalungu SubCounty, Bomet County, Kenya. The SMASE program, aimed at enhancing teacher training in
mathematics and science, has been instrumental in improving instructional quality in Kenya’s
rural areas. However, despite its implementation, Chepalungu Sub-County continues to
experience low student performance in these subjects. This study explores the role of teacher
education levels, teaching strategies, and the availability of teaching aids in influencing student
outcomes. Using a descriptive research design, the study collected both qualitative and
quantitative data from teachers, principals, and students across secondary schools in the region.
The findings indicate that while the SMASE program has contributed to the improvement of
teachers' instructional skills, challenges such as inadequate resources and limited access to
advanced teacher education persist. The study concludes that a more comprehensive approach is
needed to address these barriers, including better resource allocation and continuous teacher
professional development to enhance the program's effectiveness in improving student
performance in mathematics and sciences.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES::Social sciences::Education