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    Impact of Continuous Assessment on Pupils’ Academic Performance in Primary Schools in Southern Division Kabale Municipality. Kabale: Kabale University.
    (Kabale University, 2024) Tumwesigye, Gidion
    The study was about the effect of continuous assessment on pupils ‘academic performance in primary schools in the Southern division, of Kabale Municipality. The study was carried out in four randomly selected primary schools in the Southern division, the study objectives were; to find out the continuous assessment strategies used by teachers in primary schools in the Southern division, to evaluate how continuous assessment is used in primary schools in Southern division, to find out what problems teachers and schools face when using continuous assessment and how they can do better. The researcher used Descriptive survey designs in collecting the data. A descriptive survey design was used in collecting the data to describe schools and respondents in the case study schools. A total sample of 100 was selected to participate in the study. The researcher used both questionnaires and interviews to collect the necessary data about the subject. The data collected was analyzed by using both qualitative and quantitative techniques and presented in tables, frequencies, and percentages. The study revealed that there is a diverse range of assessment methods, including quizzes, assignments, projects, peer assessment, and self-assessment. The researcher concluded that the findings from the study provided a comprehensive understanding of continuous assessment practices and challenges in primary schools within the Southern division of Kabale Municipality. The research recommended that Schools and education authorities should explore strategies to alleviate time constraints on teachers, such as streamlining administrative tasks, providing additional support staff, or adjusting curriculum requirements to allow for more flexible assessment schedules.