An Evaluation of Factors Affecting Student Achievement in Computer Studies on the Uganda Certificate of Education Examinations in Wakiso District, Uganda

Abstract

The study examined factors affecting student achievement in computer studies in the Uganda Certificate of Education Examinations (UCE), conducted in secondary schools across Katabi Sub-County, Wakiso District, Uganda. Using a correlational design with 138 purposively selected student respondents across four secondary schools, the study found a moderate negative correlation (r = −0.655, p = .001) between teacher qualification and student performance, a moderate negative correlation (r = −0.580, p = .001) between teacher experience and student grades, and a moderate negative correlation (r = −0.393, p = .001) between the number of students per computer and student grades. Findings suggest that, beyond certain levels, these factors may not directly enhance student achievement, highlighting the need to consider other elements such as teaching quality and resource utilisation.