| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| -999999999 | missing |
| 1 | Owing school fees |
| 2 | No bus fare |
| 3 | Sick |
| 4 | No food at home or at school |
| 5 | Caring for sick family members |
| 6 | Childcare/ other chores |
| 7 | Had to work for family/others |
| 8 | Not interested |
| 9 | Physical/ emotional abuse from teacher |
| 10 | Teacher absent |
| 98 | Other (specify) |