The purpose of the study was to investigate the “Analysis of the Factors Affecting the
Teaching and Learning of Vectors in Public Secondary Schools in Kakamega North Sub-
County, Kakamega County”. The objectives of the study were; To find out the student’s
attitude towards vectors in public secondary schools in Kakamega North Sub County: To
examine the influence of learning resources in teaching and learning of vectors in public
secondary schools in Kakamega North Sub County: To examine how student participation,
attentiveness, and interaction with the teaching methods impact their understanding and
performance in learning vectors in public secondary schools in Kakamega North Sub County.
The researcher used questionnaires to collect data from both students and teachers within the
selected schools in the area. The study used 30% of the population sample of the whole
population which was selected randomly. A sample of 91 students and 9 teachers was used.
The data was collected to achieve the set objectives. The collected data was analyzed using
statistical packages for social sciences (SPSS). The analyzed data was presented using pie
charts, tables and bar charts. The study found that positive student attitudes and interactive
strategies enhance learning vectors, but some still struggle due to abstract content and limited
motivation, most schools lack advanced learning resources, relying mainly on textbooks,
which hinders deeper understanding, student engagement boosts performance, but
inconsistent teaching methods limit its effectiveness, highlighting the need for varied, active
approaches. The study recommended that Students should engage actively in vector lessons
and form study groups. Teachers need to apply interactive methods and give practical
examples. Principals should provide resources and support teacher training. The Ministry of
Education should fund learning tools and enhance teacher development programs. The
researcher concluded that students’ attitudes, access to learning resources, and their
engagement levels play a critical role in the effective teaching and learning of vectors in
Kakamega North Sub-County. Insufficient resources and inconsistent teaching methods
negatively impact student understanding and motivation. Therefore, improving resource
availability and adopting interactive, student-centered teaching strategies are essential for
enhancing learning outcomes in vectors. The findings provide insight into effective strategies
for teaching abstract mathematical topics like vectors. It encourages the adoption of
interactive, student-centered approaches to improve learner understanding and engagement,
the study highlights the need for investing in learning resources and supporting teachers
through professional development and in-service training tailored toward the teaching of
abstract topics such as vectors and The findings can inform policy decisions on resource
allocation, teacher training programs, and interventions aimed at improving STEM education,
especially in under-resourced schools.