Investigate Science Background, Coverage of Syllabus and Performance of Candidates in Mechanical Technology Subject in National Examinations in Technical Institutions

Abstract

The study will be carried  out basing on two objectives; to establish the relationship between science background of candidates, Coverage of the syllabus and poor performance of candidates in national examinations. The study was carried out in technical training institutions.  The systematic and purposive sampling methods will be used in sampling during data collection. The data will be collected through questionnaires, interviews and direct observation.  The statistical tools that will be used for data analysis of variance, (ANOVA), at 0.05, level of significance will be used.The aims of this study will be to provide findings that will be used by educators in planning and development of curriculum that will make the curriculum   relevant to mechanical engineering courses.  The government policy makers especially Kenya institute of education, the implementers of the curriculum teachers service commission, the Jomo Kenyatta foundation and the industries.

Keywords: Mechanics of machines, Fluid mechanics, Thermodynamics, Strength of materials,