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Over the years, the number of students enrolling in secondary education has been increasing.
Consequently, the number of students pursuing science subjects has increased. In Biology and
Mathematics, over 50% of the registered candidates passed the UCE examinations. On the other hand,
Performance of students in Chemistry and Physic has gradually improved over the years.
(iv)
Student’s performance in Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education Exams
In FY 2010/11 a total of 101,257students registered for UACE examinations out of whom 99,802 (male
59,891, female 41,366) sat. Of the total candidates that sat UACE exams in 2010/11, only 61.9% scored
at least two principle passes and the overall performance index was 53.1% compared to 54% in FY
2011/12. Table 4.25 illustrates students’ performance in UACE Exams by sex.
Table 4.25: Performance of students in UACE 2010/11­2011/12
Details FY 2010/11 FY 2011/12
UACE performance Index 53.10% 54%
Male 54.10% 55%
Female 51.70% 52%
%age UACE students eligible for tertiary admission 61.90% 62%
Male 63.10% 64%
Female 60.30% 61%
Source: UNEB 2010/11­2011/12
4.2.3 BTVET Sub‐sector
During FY 2011/12, the BTVET sub­sector, continued to prioritize policy interventions geared
towards improving the quality of education. Particularly, the aim was to; provide craftsmen,
technicians, and other individuals with relevant skills to meet the demands of industry, health,
agriculture, commerce, and related sectors; stimulate intellectual, technical, and vocational growth of
individuals and communities in order to make them productive members of society towards poverty
eradication; sensitize BTVET staff in management and training issues; and conduct non formal
training as required by the BTVET Act, 2008. In line with the above, the subsector embarked on a
number of interventions as indicated below.
(a) Interventions undertaken to enhance quality during FY 2011/12
In order to achieve the set objectives, the sub sector embarked on a number of initiatives. Box 4.7
summarizes key interventions undertaken by the sub­sector during the period under review.
(i) Procurement of tools and equipment / instructional materials
(ii) Infrastructural development
(iii) Tutor/ instructor training and capacity building
(iv) Curriculum development and review
(v) Training and assessment of students under Non­Formal Education
(vi) Facilitation and operationalizing of new Examination Bodies, i.e. UNMEB UAHEB and UBTEB
(vii) Monitoring and support supervision
(viii) Development of assessment and training packages
(ix) Inspection of institutions focusing on skills acquisition and compliance of Basic requirements and
minimum standards Indicators.
ESSAPR FY 2011/12 to inform the 19 th ESSR – OCTOBER 2012