EVALUATION OF COMPETENCE BASED CURRICULUM ON THE PERFORMANCE OF MATHEMATICS STUDENTS AT UGANDA CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION IN SELECTED SCHOOLS OF BUGIRI DISTRICT
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2026-09-02
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Busitema University
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The study seeks to gage the effect of the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC) on the
performance of Mathematics students at the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) level in
selected secondary schools in Bugiri District. The introduction of the CBC in Uganda's lower
secondary education aimed at improving learners' competencies through learner-centered
approaches, critical thinking, problem-solving, and continuous assessment. Despite these
reforms, Mathematics performance at UCE remains unsatisfactory in many schools, raising
concerns about the effectiveness of the curriculum in achieving its intended objectives. The
study is directed by three objectives: to assess the extent to which the CBC has been
implemented in the teaching and learning of Mathematics, to examine the relationship
between CBC implementation and students' performance in Mathematics at UCE level, and
to identify strategies for improving the effectiveness of CBC in enhancing Mathematics
performance. The study will employ a descriptive research design using both quantitative and
qualitative approaches. ( Creswell, 2014 ) Data will be collected from students, Mathematics
teachers, and school administrators in selected schools, namely Bukooli College, Standard
High School, and Central College Bugiri. Questionnaires, interviews, and document analysis
will be used as data collection instruments. The findings of the study are expected to provide
insights into the effectiveness of CBC implementation in Mathematics education and identify
challenges affecting students' academic performance. The study will contribute valuable
information to curriculum developers, policymakers, school administrators, and teachers in
strengthening the implementation of CBC and improving Mathematics achievement among
learners at UCE level.