The National Council of Parent Teachers Associations (NCPTA) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) following a significant and increasingly concerning request for a detailed explanation regarding the conversion of raw marks from the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) into final grades. Speaking at a press conference in Accra, National Secretary Gapson Kofi Raphael emphasized the Council’s demand for an independent technical review of the assessment and grading process, a request that the WAEC is currently failing to fulfill. The NCPTA’s core grievance centers around the lack of transparency surrounding the entire grading system, particularly the translation of raw scores into final grades. The Council asserts that greater clarity and accessibility are crucial to addressing the considerable concerns surrounding the 2026 BECE results, particularly regarding the integrity of the examination process and the restoration of confidence among parents, candidates, and the public. The NCPTA is demanding clear timelines for resolving cases involving withheld results, pushing WAEC to establish a readily available mechanism for candidates and parents to seek clarification, raise concerns, or request a review of disputed results. The Council’s seven-day deadline is a direct challenge to WAEC’s current approach, signaling a commitment to compel the Council to publicly provide the necessary technical details surrounding the grading system. Beyond the BECE controversy, the NCPTA has voiced alarm over a concerning trend – growing indiscipline within Ghanaian schools. Specifically, the Council cited bullying, drug abuse, examination malpractice, and attacks on teachers as worrying developments that threaten the safety and effectiveness of the school environment. According to NCPTA data, this trend is actively undermining efforts to cultivate responsible, disciplined, and well-rounded young people. The Council is advocating for stronger measures to combat indiscipline while urging stakeholders to collaborate to safeguard the integrity of Ghana’s education system. Furthermore, the NCPTA highlighted the recent opening of the WAEC portal for uploading school choice data, a move designed to facilitate the placement of students across the West African Examinations Council’s examination programs. This development underscores the Council’s ongoing engagement with the examination system and its commitment to ensuring a fair and transparent assessment process. The NCPTA’s ultimatum reflects a significant shift in the Council’s approach, signaling a heightened focus on accountability and transparency within the BECE evaluation system. The Council stresses the importance of collaborative effort among stakeholders to protect the integrity of Ghana’s education system, and the seven-day deadline serves as a firm call for swift action and comprehensive disclosure from WAEC.”
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