As Ghana’s education system undergoes reforms, the method for calculating the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results has also been updated for 2024. The introduction of the new curriculum brings with it a new grading system and calculation method to determine students’ aggregate scores.
This article outlines the key elements of this updated process and explains how students can calculate their results.
New Grading System
The new curriculum adopts a 4-point grading scale to assess student performance. The scale is as follows:
1-3 (Excellent)
4-6 (Good)
7-9 (Fair)
10-12 (Poor)
Core and Elective Subjects
The BECE candidates are required to take both core and elective subjects, which are crucial in determining their aggregate score.
(A) Core Subjects:
Every student must take the following four core subjects:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Integrated Science
- Social Studies
(B) Elective Subjects:
Students are also required to choose two elective subjects out of the following:
- French
- Ghanaian Language and Culture
- Basic Design and Technology
- Home Economics
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Visual Arts
- Music
- Physical Education
Calculating the Aggregate Score
The BECE aggregate score is calculated by converting the students’ grades into point values based on the new grading scale.
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Step-by-Step Process:
- Convert Grades to Points: Each grade corresponds to a point value, as follows:
Excellent (1-3): 1 point
Good (4-6): 2 points
Fair (7-9): 3 points
Poor (10-12): 4 points
- Add Points for Core Subjects: Sum the point values for the four core subjects.
- Add Points for Elective Subjects: Choose the best two scores from your four elective subjects and sum their point values.
- Total Your Points: Add the points from the core subjects (step 2) and the elective subjects (step 3) to get the final aggregate score.
Example of an Aggregate Calculation
Let’s look at an example of how a student’s aggregate score would be calculated:
Core Subjects:
English Language: Grade 2 (Good) = 2 points
Mathematics: Grade 5 (Good) = 2 points
Integrated Science: Grade 3 (Excellent) = 1 point
Social Studies: Grade 4 (Good) = 2 points
Total Core Points: 2 + 2 + 1 + 2 = 7 points
Elective Subjects:
French: Grade 6 (Good) = 2 points
Ghanaian Language and Culture: Grade 2 (Excellent) = 1 point
Total Elective Points: 2 + 1 = 3 points
Final Aggregate: 7 (core subjects) + 3 (elective subjects) = 10 points.
Conclusion
With this new system, students can better understand how their BECE results will be calculated under the new curriculum. The aim is to create a simpler, more transparent process that helps students gauge their performance in both core and elective subjects. A lower aggregate score is preferable, as it reflects better academic performance.
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