2024 BECE Candidates to write only five subjects – GES
Dr. Eric Nkansah
Ghana Education Service (GES) working with NaCCA and other stakeholders has decided that 2024 BECE candidates will sit for only five (5) subjects according to Prince Charles Agyemang Duah (Director for Schools and Instruction).
He said the decision was accepted based on deliberations and expert advice. It was stated that they realized that the subjects were too much for the learners at that particular stage. He added that they agreed that some of the subjects are learned repetitively hence, the reduction.
Citing, he mentioned that OWOP and Social Studies are subjects that have similar contents and look tedious when teaching the same subjects but under a different structured content name.
They thought it wise that learning should not be a punishment to the pupils it must rather be meaningful and productive.
Confirming the 5 subjects to be written he stated categorically that “For the 2024 BECE, the subjects to be written are five(5).
He listed English Language Mathematics, Science, Ghanaian Language, and General Knowledge.
According to the Director for Schools and Instruction, the fifth subject, General Knowledge will be a mix of subjects like ICT, RME, Social Studies, and others. The main focus of this paper is to help the candidates to exhibit mastery of ideas across the said subject areas.
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SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh
