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The Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education, Hon. Conrad Sackey, has said that the recently concluded Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the National Primary School Examination (NPSE) were conducted in an orderly and peaceful manner across the country.
The Minister made the remarks during an unannounced visit to several BECE examination centres in Freetown, where he assessed the conduct of the examinations and monitored compliance with established regulations.
Commenting on this year’s West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), Minister Sackey highlighted several key developments, including the reintroduction of live practical examinations after an absence of about six years. He said the ministry is closely monitoring the impact of these changes on candidates’ overall performance.
He noted that the ministry is paying particular attention to this year’s WASSCE due to the large number of candidates sitting the examination. According to him, key indicators such as attendance and pass rates will play a crucial role in evaluating the effectiveness of the examination process.
The Minister further disclosed that this year’s WASSCE is being conducted under both the old and the new curricula, making it important for the ministry to assess how students are adapting to the transition. He said the pass rate will be a key indicator in determining candidates’ performance under the blended curriculum system.
Minister Sackey expressed optimism about the release of the examination results, noting that they will provide valuable insights to guide future improvements in the education sector.
He assured the public that, regardless of the outcome, the ministry will review this year’s examination process, draw lessons from the experience, and implement the necessary reforms to strengthen the conduct of future national examinations.
