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EXAM ANXIETY AMONG SRI LANKAN COLLEGE STUDENTS: COPING MECHANISMS AND STRATEGIES

Sarala Perera
Published 30 January 2025
Vol. 11, No. 2 (2023)
pp. 19-29
CC BY 4.0
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    Sarala Perera
    Lecturer/Psychologist, Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education, University of Colombo Colombo 03, Sri Lanka
    LK

The Sri Lankan education system is structured into three key stages, spanning 13 years, starting from primary school to college-level education. The journey comprises primary education (Grades 1-5), junior secondary education (Grades 6-9), senior secondary education (Grades 10-11), and college-level education (Grades 12-13). Notably, the Grade 5 scholarship and General Certificate Examination, Ordinary Level (GCE O/L), are highly competitive, as they hold the key to better educational opportunities. Success in the Grade 5 scholarship exam opens doors to improved schools, while a strong performance in the O/L exam offers students the chance to choose between different subject streams, including Arts, Science, Maths, and Commerce. Furthermore, the GCE Advanced Level (GCE A/L) examination is a pivotal point in the educational journey, as it grants access to government universities. Exceptional achievers at the A/L examination can secure admission to the national university system.

JournalApplied Psychology, Sociology, and Social Policy Journal
ISSN2998-8411
Volume / IssueVol. 11, No. 2 (2023)
Pages19-29
Published30 January 2025
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LicenseCC BY 4.0 — reuse with attribution
PublisherKeith Publications
Perera, S. (2025). EXAM ANXIETY AMONG SRI LANKAN COLLEGE STUDENTS: COPING MECHANISMS AND STRATEGIES. Applied Psychology, Sociology, and Social Policy Journal, Vol. 11 No. 2, pp. 19-29

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