{
  "id": 6190703,
  "title": "WAEC questions why core-subject failure keeps shifting from one subject to another",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/waec-questions-why-core-subject-failure-keeps-shifting-from-one",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T22:58:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/waec-questions-why-core-subject-failure-keeps-shifting-from-one-subject-to-another/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is seeking additional research to comprehend why Ghana's core WASSCE subjects consistently experience shifting poor performance. John Kapi, the Director of Public Affairs at WAEC, highlighted this trend in light of the 2026 WASSCE results, which revealed a concerning pattern. While Core Mathematics saw significant improvement, English Language experienced a decline. This renewed concern about persistent weaknesses in students' performance has reignited discussions about the highest failure rates among the core subjects. Kapi emphasized that WAEC's analysis indicates varying trends across subjects. The performance of English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, and Social Studies has all fluctuated over the past few years. Mathematics, Integrated Science, and Social Studies, particularly, have shown fluctuating performance. While Social Studies was once one of the highest-performing core subjects, it saw a significant dip last year. Kapi stressed that the focus should now be on how students are prepared for the examination. He pointed out that the Chief Examiners' reports identify basic weaknesses that should have been addressed earlier in students' education. The summary passage in English Language, which is tested for the first time at the senior high school level, is a new element that students must master. Kapi believes that a more detailed investigation is necessary to understand why students are not performing well in these subjects at the senior high school level.",
  "summary": "The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says it needs further research to understand why poor performance in Ghana’s core WASSCE subjects keeps shifting from one subject to another.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}