Thirty per cent of candidates who sat the first-ever Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB- WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2024–First Series, obtained credits in five subjects, including English and Mathematics.
This was contained in a statement on Friday, March 22, signed by Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina for Head of National Office, Dr Josiah Dangut.
WAEC said the percentage of candidates in this category in WASSCE for private candidates, 2022 and 2023 – First Series, that is, those who obtained credit and above in a minimum of five (5) subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, stood at 26.32 per cent and 23.99 per cent respectively.
The exam body said there is a marginal increase of 6.96 per cent in performance.
It noted that a total of 8,139 candidates sat the examination, which was held between Wednesday, January 31 and Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 140 CBT centres nationwide.
The examination body said candidates representing 42.07 per cent obtained credit and above in a minimum of five subjects with or without English Language and/or Mathematics.
WAEC stated that the results of sixty-five candidates, representing 0.80 per cent of the total number of candidates that sat the examination, are being withheld as a result of examination malpractice.
.. Source: Legit.ng
