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The Transition Challenge: Does Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) Performance influence Secondary School Performance?

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  • Prof. Fred Sheldon Mwesigwa

    (Ankole Diocese, P.O Box 14, Ruharo, Mbarara Bishop Stuart University, P.O Box 09, Mbarara)

  • CPA Boaz Mwesigye

    (Uganda Revenue Authority, P.O Box 7279, Kampala Beyond the Cover (BECO) Publishers, P.O Box 440, Mbarara)

  • Dr. Alice Mwesigwa

    (Mbarara University of Science and Technology, P.O Box 1410, Mbarara Ankole Diocese, P.O Box 14, Ruharo, Mbarara)

Abstract

The transition from primary level education to secondary level education is a critical phase in the academic journey of students. This study investigates the relationship between Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) performance and subsequent academic performance in Senior One across thirteen (13) selected topmost performing and second best performing secondary schools in Uganda. This study analyzed secondary data about performance of students in senior one in the year 2023 and their previous performance in PLE of the year 2022. This was collected from records of 4,331 students from thirteen (13) selected topmost and second best performing secondary schools in Uganda. Results of the statistical analysis found that while a general positive correlation exists between Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) performance and Senior One (S.1) performance, notable exceptions exist challenging the assumption that early academic success guarantees future excellence. The study provided actionable insights for educationalists, policy makers, parents among other key stakeholders that could contribute to the broader discourse on educational outcomes and student potential for success.

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  • Prof. Fred Sheldon Mwesigwa & CPA Boaz Mwesigye & Dr. Alice Mwesigwa, 2025. "The Transition Challenge: Does Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) Performance influence Secondary School Performance?," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(3s), pages 2798-2804, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:i:3s:p:2798-2804
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