{
  "id": 6284189,
  "title": "PTA council demands technical review of 2026 BECE results",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/pta-council-demands-technical-review-of-2026-bece-results",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T13:45:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/pta-council-demands-technical-review-of-2026-bece-results/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTA) has requested a technical examination of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results and processes. The council suggests involving independent experts and relevant stakeholders in the review. This review would scrutinize various aspects, including marking and moderation, score processing, grade conversion, standardization, any abnormal patterns or anomalies, and the integrity of the electronic processing system.\n\nRaphael Kofi Gapson, the General Secretary of the NCPTA, emphasized that the aim is to enhance public confidence in WAEC, not to undermine it. He urged WAEC to provide a straightforward explanation of the grading system used for the 2026 BECE, including details on how raw marks were assigned, how grades were calculated, the role of standardization, and the determination of the final grade. Gapson also highlighted the necessity of making the methodology comprehensible to parents and school authorities.\n\nIn response to delayed result disclosures, the NCPTA advocated for transparency, ensuring that cleared candidates receive their results promptly. When negative decisions were made, candidates and schools should be informed about the decision, the review, or appeal processes. A clear mechanism for candidates and authorized individuals to seek clarifications, verify results, access scripts where permissible, and seek remarks or reconsiderations on disputed administrative decisions was also demanded.\n\nThe NCPTA supports the inclusion of Chinese and Arabic in the Ghanaian education curriculum, appreciating their cultural, diplomatic, economic, and international significance. However, Gapson recommended a structured, phased introduction involving pilot programs and qualified instructors. He emphasized that Chinese and Arabic should enhance, not detract from, the importance of foundational languages like English, French, and Ghanaian. The council also addressed school discipline, advocating for robust disciplinary committees in both junior high schools (JHS) and senior high schools (SHS). These committees should follow clear procedures, involve parental participation, ensure documentation, and provide students with a platform to express their views. Government was urged to increase the number of qualified counselors in JHS and SHS, particularly in institutions facing high enrollment and significant disciplinary issues. Character education, encompassing integrity, responsibility, respect, patriotism, digital citizenship, work ethic, conflict resolution, drug abuse prevention, and responsible AI usage, was identified as crucial and should be integrated into the educational system, alongside involving community leaders and religious figures in character formation.",
  "summary": "The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (NCPTA) has called for a technical review of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) assessment and results processing.",
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  "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."
}