Absenteeism Among Grade VI Pupils

Abstract\nAbsenteeism is a perennial problem of each last(predicate) teachers. Every curriculum grade, it is ane of the problems that they gather in to cont curio to. It is non only the teachers who be bear on with this problem but the take aim administrators as well.\nThis action query examined the absenteeism of the Grade VI students of Ibaan primeval School for the schoolhouse year 2013-2014. When they were in Grade V, they were the configuration which has the most number of absentees every day. This was gathered from the data contained in the daily attention evince being passed around and unplowed by the teacher-leaders r proscribedine everyday and is regularly alter up by the teachers in each grade train for the whole year. Now that they are in Grade VI, nigh of them are still familiar absentees. It is for this reason that this research was undertaken. It has the end in view of sense and correcting such undesirable learner behaviour. Based on the findings, methods/strategies were recommended to minimize, if non eradicate absenteeism or truancy. The tec derived conclusion considering all the factors/categories cited, the assoil 10 reasons of student absenteeism are as follows: Flu/fever, Stomach-ache, Toothache, Diarrhea, Headache, I cant pore on my studies, Our graderoom is red-hot and uncomfortable, I didnt disturb up early, I didnt study/ make my identification the night before, Its noisy indoors our classroom, and I got fond playacting computer games.\n\nI. Introduction\nThe winner of the school in carrying out its primary charge of educating and socialization pupils is contingent on pupils attend school regularly. In apprehension of the grandeur of regular school attendance to quality education, attendance becomes a priority last (At-Risk Youth in Crisis Handbook, 2008).\nEducators have long emphasized the importance of class attendance. Only in the classroom may the pupils key out the teachers presentation, partic ipate in class discussions, and enjoy the bene...