INC3701
ASSIGNMENT 4
SEMESTER 1
2024
, 1.1 Challenges Tommy Encountered in Accessing Quality Education
a) Poverty and Hunger:
Reason: Tommy's family has no income, resulting in frequent hunger.
Impact: Hunger makes it difficult for Tommy to concentrate in class, affecting
his ability to learn and perform academically.
b) Irregular School Attendance:
Reason: Tommy takes turns with his siblings to care for his sick grandfather,
causing frequent absences.
Impact: Irregular attendance disrupts his learning continuity, making it hard to
keep up with the curriculum.
c) Household Responsibilities:
Reason: Tommy must fetch water from a river 1 km away every morning,
making him late for school.
Impact: This responsibility not only makes him late but also exhausts him
before school starts, reducing his energy and focus.
d) Emotional and Psychological Stress:
Reason: Tommy worries about his grandfather and is saddened by his father's
absence.
Impact: Emotional stress hampers his ability to concentrate in class and
affects his overall well-being, leading to poorer academic performance.
e) Unaddressed Vision Problems:
Reason: Tommy is partially sighted but sits at the back of the class to avoid
the teacher’s attention, worsening his ability to see the board.
Impact: His uncorrected vision issues lead to difficulty in following lessons and
understanding the material, contributing to declining academic performance.
1.2 Impact of Tommy's Family Situation on His Academic Performance
Tommy's family situation places significant burdens on him, impacting his
academic performance in several ways:
a) Caretaking Responsibilities: His role in caring for his sick grandfather
forces him to miss school frequently, leading to gaps in his education and
learning.
ASSIGNMENT 4
SEMESTER 1
2024
, 1.1 Challenges Tommy Encountered in Accessing Quality Education
a) Poverty and Hunger:
Reason: Tommy's family has no income, resulting in frequent hunger.
Impact: Hunger makes it difficult for Tommy to concentrate in class, affecting
his ability to learn and perform academically.
b) Irregular School Attendance:
Reason: Tommy takes turns with his siblings to care for his sick grandfather,
causing frequent absences.
Impact: Irregular attendance disrupts his learning continuity, making it hard to
keep up with the curriculum.
c) Household Responsibilities:
Reason: Tommy must fetch water from a river 1 km away every morning,
making him late for school.
Impact: This responsibility not only makes him late but also exhausts him
before school starts, reducing his energy and focus.
d) Emotional and Psychological Stress:
Reason: Tommy worries about his grandfather and is saddened by his father's
absence.
Impact: Emotional stress hampers his ability to concentrate in class and
affects his overall well-being, leading to poorer academic performance.
e) Unaddressed Vision Problems:
Reason: Tommy is partially sighted but sits at the back of the class to avoid
the teacher’s attention, worsening his ability to see the board.
Impact: His uncorrected vision issues lead to difficulty in following lessons and
understanding the material, contributing to declining academic performance.
1.2 Impact of Tommy's Family Situation on His Academic Performance
Tommy's family situation places significant burdens on him, impacting his
academic performance in several ways:
a) Caretaking Responsibilities: His role in caring for his sick grandfather
forces him to miss school frequently, leading to gaps in his education and
learning.
