2016 WAEC Results; The Amazing Statistics

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) which released an amazing 2016 results have also made public the breakdown and details of the results. According to the statistics  1,544,234 candidates sat for the examination, out of which 1,167,484, representing 75.6 percent, obtained five credits and above.

Another 1,282,204 (83.03 percent) obtained four (4) credits and above.

For the records, there seem to have been a boost and a remarkable improvement in the candidates’ performance in the two cardinal areas of English Language and Mathematics. A total of 878,040 candidates, amounting to 52.97 percent, obtained credits in five subjects and above, including English Language and Mathematics.

This year’s results are a remarkable improvement on the dismal performances seen in past recent years where only 36.57 percent of the candidates who sat for 2013 WASSCE could obtain five credits including English and Mathematics. We had just 38.81 percent in 2012; 24.94 percent in 2010; 25.99 percent in 2009 and 25.54 percent in 2007.

The aftermath of this examination is a positive development and  all the stakeholders, including the schools and teachers, should brace up and do everything necessary for the sustenance of this amazing feat and that the present gain is not reversed.

The hope of laying a very solid foundation for our education and country  leans on the basic education i.e the primary and secondary schools. Careful attention must, therefore, be paid to the all-important needs of teachers and students at these levels.

Reports also showed that the conduct of this year’s examination went without major issues. A total of 158,718 candidates, representing 9.74 percent, had a few of their subjects still being processed due to some errors traceable to the candidates and their schools during the registration process.