GNAT wishes BECE candidates well, cautions them against indulging in exam malpractices

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has wished all candidates of this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) well.

The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) announced that all the necessary measures had been put in place for the 2024 BECE for final-year Junior High School students in Ghana.

Speaking at a press briefing in Accra, on Friday, July 5, 2024, the Head of Public Affairs of WAEC, John Kabi, said that the 2024 BECE would commence on Monday, July 8, 2024, with English Language and end on Monday, July 15, 2024, with Arabic.

He said that in all, nearly 57,000 candidates would be taking part in the examination which would be held at over 2,000 centres across the country.

“At the end of the registration period, a total of 569,095 candidates, made up of 282,648 males and 286,447 females from 19,506 participating schools had registered for the school examination. This figure represents a decrease of 5.29% compared to the 2023 entry figure of 600,900. The examination will be held in 2,123 centres across the country. A total of 2,123 supervisors, 1,889 assistant supervisors and 19,973 invigilators have been engaged to ensure the smooth conduct of the examination.

“In respect of BECE for Private Candidates, 1,366 candidates, comprising 735 males and 631 females registered for the examination. This year’s figure is less by 25.7% compared with the 2023 entry figure of 1,839. Fifteen (15) centres, mainly in the regional capitals, will be used for the BECE for Private candidates,” he said.

GNAT asked the candidates to enter the examination room with confidence and to also justify all the time and investments made in them by their teachers, parents and all other stakeholders.

In a statement signed by its General Secretary Thomas Musah, GNAT cautioned them against engaging in examination malpractices.

“We urge you to observe all the rules and regulations governing the examination, read and understand all instructions before starting the paper(s), and as much as possible, only rely on your own ability, and not the person sitting next to you, and surely, victory shall be yours.

“We encourage you all not to indulge in examination malpractices, to save yourselves from all unforeseen embarrassment, trauma and anxiety and believe this time round, the West African Examinations Council would itself be vigilant and ensure a hitch-free examination.

“We are also hopeful, that the invigilators would not condone malpractices, and also make the exam hitch-free,” the statements said

Below is the full statement…

 

FINAL YEAR STUDENTS WRITING THE 2024 BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION

The Ghana National Association of Teachers, GNAT, on the occasion of the writing of the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination, BECE, sends all candidates its message of encouragement, and exhorts them to approach the papers with all seriousness, as their first step to achieving success in their educational endeavour in particular and life in general.

You have gone through all odds over the past nine (9) years with such resilience. We therefore trust you are now embarking on the crucial journey to higher education with the can-do spirit. You must therefore enter the examination room with confidence, justify all the time and investments made in you and make Ghana, your teachers, parents and all other stakeholders proud by coming out of the exam with flying colours.

We are confident you will do just that! We urge you to observe all the rules and regulations governing the examination, read and understand all instructions before starting the paper(s), and as much as possible, only rely on your own ability, and not the person sitting next to you, and surely, victory shall be yours.

We encourage you all not to indulge in examination malpractices, to save yourselves from all unforeseen embarrassment, trauma and anxiety and believe this time round, the West African Examinations Council would itself be vigilant and ensure a hitch-free examination.

We are also hopeful, that the invigilators would not condone malpractices, and also make the exam hitch-free.

Ghana looks up to you to bear its torch of progress and prosperity. You therefore need not fail her. Your parents, siblings and the larger society all look up to you, so you need not disappoint them. The future is yours, so take advantage of the Basic Education Certificate Examination, BECE, and carve a niche for yourselves.

The GNAT has confidence in you all and wishes you all the best. May all your efforts be crowned with success. We look forward to welcoming you to the arena of higher education soon. God bless you and best of luck to you all!

 

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