The nature of schools and academic performance of pupils in primary schools in Gasabo district Kigali City

5.4. Suggestions for Further Research

The researcher suggested the following areas for further research:

· The relationship between educational resources and pupils' academic performance in primary schools of Rwanda;

· The role of parents/guardians' collaboration with primary schools in the academic performance of pupils.

· Determinants of pupils' performance in public primary schools in Rwanda

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