2016 waecgce result news
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Release Date: The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) released the 2016 GCE (General Certificate of Education) results on November 22, 2016.
Performance: According to WAEC, the overall performance of candidates in the 2016 GCE examination was impressive, with a pass rate of 64.96%. This represents a slight increase from the 2015 pass rate of 63.96%.
Top Performing States: The top five states with the highest pass rates were:
- Lagos State - 71.11%
- Ogun State - 69.23%
- Oyo State - 68.45%
- Ekiti State - 67.93%
- Osun State - 67.63%
Best Performing Subjects: The top three subjects with the highest pass rates were:
- English Language - 74.11%
- Mathematics - 72.45%
- Economics - 71.23%
Challenges: Despite the overall good performance, WAEC reported some challenges faced by candidates, including:
- Poor performance in some subjects, such as Physics and Chemistry.
- High failure rates in some schools, particularly in the private sector.
- Incidents of examination malpractice, which led to the cancellation of results for some candidates.
Recommendations: WAEC recommended that candidates who did not perform well in certain subjects should consider retaking the examination or seeking additional support to improve their skills.
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