2012 WAEC Results: Only 20% Pass English, Maths & 3 Subjects

The recently conducted 2012/2013 West African Senior School Leaving Certificate Examination (WASSCE) statistics shows that majority of students who sat for the examination would be experiencing shortfalls inmajor areas. Mr Alozie N.U, WAEC zonal co-ordinator made a report that a total of 324,998 candidates registered for the examination, out of which 310,007 candidates sat for the exam. According to the zonal co-ordinator, 51,876 candidates result are withheld, representing 16.73% based on various report of their alleged involvement in examination malpractice. Statistics show that 250,487 candidates representing 80. 78% have two credits and above; 217,161 candidates (70. 03), havethree credits and above; while 180,480 candidates (58. 20), havefour credits and above. Furthermore, 141,167 candidates (45. 52%), obtained five credits and above, while 99,750 candidates (32. 16%) obtained six credits and above. On the basis of University admission qualifications, Mr Alozie disclosed that: A total of 133,507 candidates (43.06%) obtained credit and above inEnglish, while 151,569 candidates (48. 88%) obtained credit and above in Mathematics. About 62,295 candidates, representing (20. 04%) obtained credits in English language, Mathematics andat least three other subjects. Finally, Candidates who sat the examination will be able to check the details of their performance with their scratch cards on our result checking website: www.waecdirect.orgas soon it is out.