WAEC to adapt CBT for the conduct of SSCE – Are a student prepared to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) next year?
There is very important information that you need to know, concerning the forthcoming examination that will be conducted by WAEC come 2024.
The West African Examination Council has changed the mode of writing the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), a new method has been introduced, which is important for all the students to be aware of.
It is because of that late development that this article was brought to your doorstep, however, it is very important you read this post to the end and find out the entire gist behind the post.
About SSCE
Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) is an examination that is conducted by The West African Examination Council (WAEC), and it is written by students who are in their final year of secondary school.
Over the years, it has been in the business of conducting examination that qualifies secondary school final-year students, and entry into tertiary institutions around the country.
It can be recalled that WAEC was born 72 years ago, and today, it stands to be the oldest examination body in the entire West Africa.
WAEC to Adapt CBT for Conduct of SSCE 2024 Exam
This is to inform the general public, especially students who are getting prepared to register and sit for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), that the 2024 examination will be a Computer-Based Test (CBT).
It has been made clear by the board of the West African Examination Council, (WAEC) that the body has decided to adopt CBT for the conduct of its examination, come 2024.
This was made known by Moyosola Adesina, the head of the Public Affairs Unit of WAEC.
So by this information, students who are to register for the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), come 2024, are hereby required to get ready to write their examination BY Computer Based Examination (CBE), and not with paper and pen as it was obtained before.
It seems as if they are emulating JAMB in this regard. What that means is that the Paper and Pen examination mode has come to an end, if this decision will stand as the body has proposed.
How to achieve the set goals
Most people have started to react negatively towards this new adoption, saying that it seems like an impossible mission, looking at the circumstances surrounding the new conduct of the examination.
However, according to WAEC Registrar, Dr. Iyi Uwadiae, said that the body is all out to adopt the method for the conduct of the exam all over the West African countries.
He further emphasized the possibility of this when he pointed out that the new international office in Lagos is equipped with internet facilities, and that over 350 candidates can occupy the space, and that is not going to be a problem at all.
Moreover, the just concluded UTME was conducted by JAMB and was written in that hall/center. The center was actually designed for candidates writing aptitude tests, and it can also be used for WAEC now that there is a need for it.
Modalities for Writing WASSCE CBT
These are the modalities that have been put in place by WAEC to embrace the new method of writing the examination via CNT.
All the “Objective Tests” questions will be written on a computer-based, system according to the body.
On the other hand, “The Essay and Test of Practical Papers will take a hybrid form, meaning that some parts of the exam will be written in CBT, while others will be on paper and pencil.
According to WAEC, students/candidates will receive their examination questions on their computer screen but are expected to write their answers on the answer booklets that will be given to them.
The examination will be conducted in urban centers/cities, according to WAEC. it, however, stated that candidates with special needs have also been put into consideration.
Mock Exams to be conducted with CBT
In line with the new method, WAEC has made it clear that it will begin the experiment of the CBT examination with Mock. it says all the candidates who will be sitting for the exam will write a CBT mock exam, so as to familiarise themselves with the new system.
As a result of this, all the students preparing for the examination are advised to begin now to familiarise themselves with the use of the system, so that it will not be new to them when the time comes.
Why WASSCE Should be CBT
The world is transforming very fast every day, and it is essential that we move along with the transformation.
The body is of the opinion that providing a reliable educational assessment, that will encourage academic and moral excellence, is the vision so that all examinations in the near future will be delivered via the computer,”
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FAQs
When will the registration for 2024 WAEC commence?
According to the report by the registrar of WAEC, the registration will commence by December 2023.
What are the subjects that are to be fitted for by candidates during the examination?
The WAEC syllables for all the subjects are listed below:
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Agricultural Science
- Applied Electricity
- Auto Mechanics
- Biology
- Building Construction
- Chemistry
- Christian Religious Knowledge
- Clothing and Textile
- Commerce
- Economics
- Electronics
- Financial Accounting
- Foods and Nutrition
- French
- Further Mathematics
- Geography
- Government
- Health Science
- History
- Home Management
- Islamic Studies
- Literature in English
- Metalwork
- Music
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Shorthand
- Technical Drawing
- Typewriting
- Visual Arts
- Woodwork
Does that mean that there will be more theory questions based on this CBT method?
Even with this CBT adoption, there will still be theory questions and the answers will not be objective, they will be written as before.
Conclusion
This is actually a very good innovation, even though, it might sound strange and challenging at the beginning of the exercise.
Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode in the conduct of the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), has come to stay according to WAEC, therefore, all the students should brace up.
