New waec grading system

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has introduced a new grading system for its examinations, effective from 2020. The new grading system is designed to provide a more accurate and comprehensive assessment of students' performance.

Here are the key features of the new WAEC grading system:

  1. Letter Grades: The new system uses letter grades instead of the traditional numerical grades. The letter grades are:
    • A1 (70-100%)
    • B2 (60-69%)
    • B3 (50-59%)
    • C4 (40-49%)
    • C5 (30-39%)
    • D7 (20-29%)
    • E8 (10-19%)
    • F9 (0-9%)
  2. Grade Points: Each letter grade is assigned a grade point, which is used to calculate the overall grade point average (GPA). The grade points are:
    • A1: 5 grade points
    • B2: 4 grade points
    • B3: 3 grade points
    • C4: 2 grade points
    • C5: 1 grade point
    • D7: 0 grade points
    • E8: -1 grade point
    • F9: -2 grade points
  3. GPA Calculation: The GPA is calculated by adding the grade points of all subjects and dividing by the total number of subjects. The GPA is then rounded to two decimal places.
  4. Pass Mark: The pass mark remains the same, which is 30% for all subjects.
  5. Minimum Requirements: The minimum requirements for passing a subject remain the same, which is 30% for all subjects.

Here's an example of how the new grading system works:

Suppose a student takes 5 subjects and scores:

The student's grade points would be:

The student's total grade points would be: 5 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 0 = 12

The student's GPA would be: 12/5 = 2.40

The student would have a GPA of 2.40, which is equivalent to a B+ grade.

The new WAEC grading system is designed to provide a more accurate and comprehensive assessment of students' performance, and it is expected to improve the quality of education in West Africa.