Abstract:
The formal education is the crucial part of a Student’s educational process. In that
way G.C.E O/L is also an important stage for further educational Development.
According to the studies, most of the students who sit for G.C.E (O/L) examination
are unable to qualify the exam to continue G.C.E (A/L). Although they possess
enough qualification to study further, they break down in the mid journey in
leering with no hopes and interest on education. There for this research gives
opportunity to boost the Students of G.C.E O/L in upgrading towards A/L and
promote their achievement through various ways. This study finds the reason why
students are unable to get qualified to study A/L even though they spent 11 years
in this educational liner period. In this context it is important to understand the role
of students, teachers, and parents. It is very important to identify the background of
the research area, and the factors influencing on student’s achievement. This
research is done thought Survey method. Quantitative and qualitative
methodologies are also used. Six Schools from the Batticaloa North division has
been selected for sampling. Observation, questionnaire and in-depth interviews are
mostly focused, date has been also collected thought written structured
questionnaire from Z.D, principle, teachers, students. Secondary date is collected
from relevant literature, official documents and administrative reports.
