Table 2 Educational background (school level) of the two groups
From: Non-cognitive characteristics predicting academic success among medical students in Sri Lanka
High achievers (%) | Low achievers (%) | |
|---|---|---|
School attended* | ||
National school | 38 (84.5%) | 17 (37.8%) |
Provincial school | 5 (11.1%) | 27 (60.0%) |
Private school | 2 (4.4%) | 1 (2.2%) |
GCE (A/L) attempt to enter medical school* | ||
1st attempt | 28 (62.2%) | 5 (11.1%) |
2nd attempt | 13 (28.9%) | 24 (53.3%) |
3rd attempt | 4 (8.9%) | 16 (35.6%) |
Highest academic qualification of either parent | ||
Primary education | 1 (2.2%) | 1 (2.2%) |
Secondary education | 15 (33.3%) | 25 (55.6%) |
Tertiary education | 29 (64.5%) | 19 (42.2%) |
GCE (A/L) English subject performance* | ||
Distinction | 31 (68.9%) | 6 (13.3%) |
Credit pass or below | 14 (31.1%) | 39 (86.7%) |
Involved in extra-curricular activities* | 44 (97.8%) | 19 (42.2%) |