CAUSES AFFECTING THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN DISTRICT MARDAN KPK PAKISTAN

ABSTRACT. This study aimed to seek the causes that affecting the academic performance of Public Primary Schools in District Mardan. The study was delimitated to Rustam district Mardan. The simple random sampling technique was used and the researcher selected 20 Public Primary Schools of Rustam District Mardan. The research study was descriptive in nature. The researcher prepared a closed ended questionnaire and the respondents were the teachers of the Public Primary Schools in Rustam. The data was collected, analyzed and interpreted in percentage method. On the basis of analysis it was concluded that there is lake of facilities and there is a political interference in the Public Primary Schools. Also the study shows that there is no availability of teachers for each class. Poor and old system of assessment, no reward or punishment for the teacher’s academic achievements. The system of supervision is weak and autocratic. Educational policies have failed to bring an identified positive change in academic achievements and students ’ performance. On the basis of the study it is recommended that the system can be improved by motivation of the teachers and robust system of accountability and eradication of political interference and corruption. Quality curriculum and assessment system may be introduced. The problems of teachers may be solved on door steps