By: Mama A. Touray
The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) on Monday announced the 2023 GABECE results, disclosing that 41 students have scored aggregate six.
According to a press release from the ministry, there is a remarkable increase of 10 students with aggregate six this year as compared to 2022, when 31 students scored aggregate six.
The ministry said out of the 41 students, who scored aggregate six in this year’s exam, 23 are girls and 18 boys and that the number constituted 21(51%) from the public schools and 20 (49%) from private schools.
According to the release, the total number of candidates, who sat for the 2023 GABECE, is 28,255 students with 27,402 candidates sitting for, at least, one subject, comprising 59% females and 41% males.
“In another development, this year’s GABECE has seen significant improvement in the trend of candidates with aggregate 42 or less by regions over the last three years. Nationally, the number has increased from 13,424 in 2022 to 13,626 in 2023. Regionally, the number has increased in regions 2 and 3 whilst it dropped in other regions, particularly in Region 5 North and South,” the release stated.
It explained that the number of passes in English, Maths and Science has increased but that there is a drop in Social and Environmental Studies as compared to 2023.
The release continued: “The overall proposition of candidates with aggregate 42 or less across the nation is stagnated at 49.7% comparing the years 2022 and 2023. However, the number of candidates with aggregate 42 or less has consistently increased for girls from 2021 to 2023 as they continued to outshine boys over the last three years.”
The 2023 GABECE results, according to the release, offer a nuanced perspective on academic achievement, showcasing both the strengths and challenges of students. The ministry said the remarkable performance of girls in the past three years has revealed the need for continued efforts in promoting gender equity in education.
“MoBSE remains committed to nurturing the talents of our students and improving accessible, equitable, and all-inclusive quality education for all. We urge students, educators, and all stakeholders in education to continue to work hard for the attainment of the quality education we are all yearning for,” concluded the release.