The Psychological factors influencing on obtaining three A's in G.C.E. Advanced Level examination in western province of Sri Lanka

Abstract

The most competitive exam in secondary stage of education in Sri Lanka is G.C.E. Advanced Level examination. The students who qualified for Advanced Level can select their stream in Biological science, Physical science, Commerce, Arts or Technology stream. The maximum result a student can achieve is three A passes. This study is done to find out which psychological factors influence on achieving three A’s. The research was conducted using a sample of 200 students and the necessary information were collected via a structural questionnaire. The results of the factor analysis revealed that Study Techniques, Study Pattern, Self- Competitiveness, Revision Work, Determination, Self- Motivation affect on obtaining three A’s in A/L Examination. The dominant factors affect on this achievement are Study Techniques, Study Pattern and Self- Competitiveness.