Determinants of Attainment of High Class of the Degree of University Students; In the Sri Lankan Context
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The academic performance of undergraduates in Sri Lanka is a noticeable aspect in the higher
education sector of the country. A high class in the degree is a common challenge for all
university students when talking about their academic phase. Therefore, the extant research
tries to identify the factors that affect the attainment of a high class in the degree of university
students in Sri Lanka. A high class is conclusively referred to as a first class degree and a
second class upper division degree. Data were collected from 148 fresh graduates of the year
2021, through the convenience sampling method. The survey design was used and thus, a
structured questionnaire was distributed in the form of Google forms to the graduates for data
collection. The Binary Logistic Regression was the statistical tool applied for the analysis
process. Results of the study revealed that gender, A/L attempt to the university entrance,
lecture attendance, time management, internet usage, and self-motivation were the significant
determinants of achievement of a high class in the degree. The present study, therefore, brought
out recommendations to support undergraduates, university lecturers, and administration to
enhance the academic performance of undergraduates for the attainment of high class in the
degree.
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