Influence of School Management Practices on Pupils’ Academic Performance in Primary Schools in Dodoma City Council.

Mustafa, Rehema (2025) Influence of School Management Practices on Pupils’ Academic Performance in Primary Schools in Dodoma City Council. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The general objective of the study reported in this dissertation was to examine the influence of school management practices on pupils’ academic performance in primary schools in Dodoma City Council, Tanzania. The study employed mixed research approach where structured questionnaires, interview guides, observation guides and document review guides were used to collect data from a sample of 129 respondents (63 teachers, 51 pupils, 5 head teachers, 5 ward education officers and 5 district education officers) from 5 different primary schools. Findings from data analysis have revealed that there is generally strong influence of the school management practices on pupils’ academic performance in primary schools in Dodoma City Council, Tanzania. Specifically, the following 5 management practices were key in influencing pupils’ academic performance; setting clear expectations and goals for academic performance, effective communication, provision of adequate resources for effective teaching, regularly observing classroom teaching and provision of feedback and involvement of teachers in decision-making processes. Also, findings have revealed that pupils are of the perception that school management practices significantly influence their academic performance. Based on the findings of the study, appropriate recommendations for policy, action and future research are suggested. Keywords: School Management Practices, Academic Performance, Primary Education, Leadership

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