WASSCE: SHS Graduate Rejects Claim that Candidates Failed To Study, Accuses Teachers In Video
- A young Ghanaian boy has set social media abuzz following his comments regarding the WASSCE
- He rejected claims by critics that candidates who sat for the WASSCE did not prepare adequately
- Ghanaians who thronged the comment section of the video have shared varied opinions on the perspective shared by the SHS graduate
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A young man who sat for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) is trending following his reaction to poor performance recorded in some subjects.
In a now-viral video, the boy, known on TikTok as @tomey523, dispelled the notion that the candidates who sat for the 2025 WASSCE were not adequately prepared for the exam.
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Using himself as an example, he indicated that he performed well in the WASSCE, with the exception of Elective Mathematics.
Offering a reason for his poor performance in the E-Maths exam, the young man blamed the lackadaisical attitude of his teacher, accusing him of being a regular absentee who often skipped class.
“Some of us studied; we put in our best for this 2025 WASSCE, but I don’t know what happened. Some of us passed, but the Maths was the problem. If I had passed the Maths, I would have been done, but now I have to write the Maths again,” he said sadly. Even our Elective Maths teacher was not coming to class. With Elective Maths, you can learn some on your own, but some topics need a teacher to explain. Some of the teachers are lazy.”
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With a sad look, the fresh graduate stated that he now has to resit the E-Maths paper.
At the time of writing this report, the video had generated over 6,000 views, and the comments section was captioned:
“My E-Maths teacher would come to class once in a month sometimes, even till Form 3. We complained several times to our HOD but still, nothing changed until we wrote the WASSCE. And the Social Studies too wasn’t a passco; most of it wasn’t leaked, and not everything was lacking.”
Shared responsibility for poor performance
Speaking with YEN.com.gh, an educationist and the Executive Producer of The Sharks Quiz, Abel Ohene Acquaye, explained that the poor performance of SHS students in this year’s WASSCE should be seen as a shared responsibility among stakeholders.
Delving into details, he stated that the government bears the main responsibility for creating an enabling environment for effective teaching and learning.
He also mentioned that some teachers and school leaders are to blame due to their involvement in examination malpractice, while many candidates did not prepare adequately for the exams.
"The Government, teachers, and students all share accountability for this year’s WASSCE performance. The government carries the primary responsibility for establishing the environment within which teaching and learning take place. Delays in the provision of essential learning resources, weak monitoring systems, and inadequate support structures for teachers and students naturally reflect in examination outcomes. A system can only perform as well as the structures put in place to support it. The level of preparation for the examinations on the part of students has not been consistent. An increasing number of students now rely on shortcuts, particularly examination malpractice and the purchase of so-called “leaked questions.” This culture undermines genuine learning, weakens confidence, and ultimately contributes to poor performance.
He continued:
Teachers and school leaders also have a role to play. There are instances where some teachers facilitate or tolerate malpractice in an attempt to secure good results. Likewise, some educational leaders indirectly endorse these practices due to pressure to maintain high performance rankings. When integrity is compromised at the leadership and instructional levels, the entire system suffers".
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Reactions to the general WASSCE performance
Social media users who took to the comments section of the video shared varied opinions on the boy’s remarks.
QUAINOO reacted:
“Chale, true oo. My Core Math teacher was a national service guy. If he came to class, chale, the boys at the back disturbed paaa.”
smolvoidbaby indicated:
“Funny enough, those who got F9 in chains in previous years are the ones bashing this year’s candidates."
Joyce Blessing wrote:
“My fellow, please involve God genuinely and you will testify. There is something called favour, if it locates you, your least effort will blossom.”
user3348251215308 indicated:
“And the headmaster was there watching? How can a teacher just decide whether to go to class or not?”
UG publishes admission guidelines after 2025 WASSCE
YEN.com.gh reported that the University of Ghana issued a statement advising prospective students who sat for the 2025 WASSCE.
The statement provided guidelines urging applicants to log in to the applications portal and update their details in line with their newly released results.
Applicants were also encouraged to complete this review process promptly to ensure the smooth progression of admission procedures.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
