The study is an exposition on the determinants of student' performance in social studies in the Central Region of Ghana. Literature was reviewed on the teacher, school and home as determinants of students' performance in Senior High Schools. Past social studies results covering 2006-2009 and 2011 from WAEC on students' performance in Ghana were analysed and used as the basis for the review of literature. It was concluded that many variables contribute to students' performance in social studies across schools in Ghana. Based on the conclusions drawn, it has been recommended for the consideration of relevant stakeholders and researchers in Ghana, to carry out further research into the real and perceived factors that could contribute to students' performance in social studies.
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