Logistic Regression Model for Primary School Dropout Children of Chitwan District of Nepal

Abstract

Education is the principal instrument in awakening the child to cultural values and thus is the strongest force in the development and growth of a child in preparing him to be responsible, intelligent, strong and healthy citizen. In the present study, 460 sample dropout children were interviewed. The objective of the study is to find out the current dropout rates trend according to grade, age & sex and to construct a model. The maximum dropout rates 9.10% and 17.17% were observed in grade I and in the age eight years respectively. To reduce dropout rate of primary school age children, the parents should be make literate through adult literacy program and made aware & motivated regarding the importance of education.