Abstract
This study analyzed the number of students who obtained credit passes (A1-C6) in Economics, a subject with significant implications for future careers in the country, as a percentage of number of candidates who sat for May/June WASSCE in Nigerian States and FCT from the years 2018 to 2022. Data was collected from the head office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in Lagos State from 2018 to 2022. The collected data was collated in an Excel file format and descriptive statistics such as average mean, percentages, Pareto chart and ranking were used to analyse the data. The results of the study showed that the Candidates’ Participation Rates (CPR) in Economics during the period of the study increased from 1,099,803 in 2018 to 1,137,758in 2022. On the contrary, the study revealed that the Number of Candidates with credit Passes (NCCP) in Economics decreased from 829,947 representing 75% of NCCP in 2018 to 773,485 representing 68% of NCCP in 2022. This showed that the percentage increase (3.5%) in the participation rate was met with an even greater percentage decrease (6.8%)in the candidates who obtained credit passes over the five years. Based on these findings, the need for better education policies and adequate preparation for students taking WASSCE Economics in Nigeria is paramount, in order to maintain the increase in participation rate and improve achievement of credit passes.
Keywords: Candidates’ Participation, Candidates’ Achievement, Credit Passes, Economics, WASSCE
Oluwashola, A., M. (2024)