2019 WASSCE results released - over 74,000 fail English Language

Results can now be accessed on WAEC's website

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results of candidates who wrote the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) in 2019.

According to a press release signed by the Head of Public Affairs of WAEC, Agnes Teye-Cudjoe, candidates can now access the results which have been hosted on the WAEC website.

A 9.2% increase in the number of candidates was recorded on the number of candidates in 2018. The number of candidates who sat the WASSCE rose to 346,094 from 316,999.

The highest number of students to pass a single core subject was recorded in the Social Studies exam with 257,828 (75.43%) candidates obtaining grades between A1-C6 which the most failures were recorded in the English Language exam with 74,038 (21.61%) obtaining grade F9.

The performance of the candidates in regard to the four core subjects are as follows;

English Language: 167,733 (48.96%) obtained A1-C6; 100,781 (29.42%) obtained D7-E8 while 74,038 (21.61%) had F9;

Mathematics (Core): 223,737 (65.31%) obtained A1-C6; 72,408 (21%) obtained D7-E8 while 46,384 (13.54%) had F9;

Integrated Science: 216,095 (63.17%) obtained A1-C6; 91,151 (27%) obtained D7-E8 while 34,825 (10.18%) had F9;

Social Studies: 257,838 (75.43%) obtained A1-C6; 52,983 (15.50%) obtained D7-E8 whilst 30,970 (9.06%) had F9.

The release also warned members of the public especially candidates to be wary of impostors who promise to change examination results for a fee.

"Candidates are to note that all WAEC results are well secured and can be authenticated. Persons with forged results will be exposed," the release said.

Source: graphic.com.gh

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Level 400 KNUST student sadly passes away

Image
The deceased, Mr Emmanuel Bugyei Until the icy hands of death reached for Mr Emmanuel Kwabena Bugyei, he was a final year student in B.Sc. Geomatic Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi. His sudden death came as a big blow to family and friends who have been deeply traumatized and wondered why the life of their beloved son and associate would end so abruptly. According to a brother of the deceased, Emmanuel returned from a church vigil service on Saturday and was hale and hearty as usual. Later in the day, he complained of shortness of breath and was thus assisted to the Taifa Polyclinic to seek medical attention. But unfortunately, while at the hospital, he went to meet his Maker, around 6pm on Saturday July 27, 2019. Emmanuel The cause of death was attributed to Asthma Attack – an incident wherein a person who suffers intermittent experiences of bronchio-constriction undergoes such an experience, usually with a sudden
Read more

How to Create a Personal Chat Room on WhatsApp

Image
WhatsApp logo from whatsapp.com WhatsApp has come in handy especially in an era where we need to send messages fast and expect a quick reply, instant messaging. Still, this social mobile application can do more than just texting or updating Your Status or making calls; it can let you own your space! If you are a typical WhatsApp user and also love to write or publish material from time to time, you can use this social medium as a personal editorial desk, or even as a private library for your writings or other media content. Let's check out how to get your 'one in a room' on WhatsApp. 1. Create a Unilateral Group WhatsApp groups provide a common platform for families, friends, associates, etc. It is usually made up of two or more people. But did you know that a one member group is possible? Let's see how. -Ask for a WhatsApp-active friend's permission to be added shortly to a personal group. -Create a group page with yourself and the other contact as members, enter a
Read more

The rise and fall of the cruel Ethiopian emperor who tried to capture Jerusalem in the 1800s

Image
Emperor Tewodros II ruled over Ethiopia from 1855 till his death in 1868. His rule brought considerable development and change to the military and the structure of governance such that his era is described as the beginning of Modern Ethiopia. He was born in 1818 and became king at the age of 37. His father Hailu Welde Giyorigis was the ruler of the Qwara district. At the time, Ethiopia had no single ruler but rulers of various districts who gained more as they conquered other districts. He joined his brother’s army at an early age and served as a protector of the Qwara district until 1839 when his brother was killed, and Qwara was captured by Empress Menan of Gondor. Tewodros refused to submit to the empress but instead left for the outskirts of Qwara and started his own army. He soon became an influential military leader and was named the dajazmach of Qwara. To prevent him from attacking the Empress, he was also given a wife of noble birth. Emperor Tewodros II could not be wo
Read more