23+ hour, 58+ min ago (447+ words) The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Saturday, November 29, 2025, released the provisional results for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, triggering alarm with a catastrophic decline in performance across key core subjects, particularly Mathematics. Data released by WAEC shows a staggering drop in the percentage of candidates achieving grades A1 to C6 in Core Mathematics, falling by nearly 18 percentage points compared to the previous year. The results also unveiled a disturbing integrity crisis, with over 7,000 candidates penalised and nearly 40 educational personnel facing criminal charges for exam malpractice. The results were contained in a press release by John Kapi, Head of Public Relations at WAEC and represent only the Ghana version. Catastrophic Slump in Core Subjects The comparative statistics from the four-year trend analysis (2022-2025) confirm a sharp reversal of gains made in previous years, casting a shadow over…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago (175+ words) Ghana's delegation to the 2025 Pan African Mathematics Olympiad (PAMO) achieved the nation's best-ever results at the competition held June 11-18 in Gaborone, Botswana. The six-member team earned three silver medals and one bronze, placing Ghana ninth overall among 23 participating African countries. Other team members were Albert Owusu Boakye (Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School), Laura Assan-Donkoh (Wesley Girls' High School), and Ariel Amoonoowa Asman (Ghana Christian International High School). The students participated in rigorous mathematical problem-solving competitions alongside over 250 participants from across Africa. During the event, they also visited cultural sites including Botswana's Three Chiefs Monument and National Museum. The MISE Foundation-Ghana, official franchise holders for PAMO in Ghana, organized the team with support from the Ghana Olympiad Academy. Coaching was provided by Abraham Ehiabhi Avienloba, with coordination by Abel Ohene Acquaye of ATDP. This year's results mark a significant improvement over Ghana's…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago (171+ words) As a trailblazer in the field,Faustina's research and teaching continue to inspire students, educators, and policymakers alike, reinforcing her role as a leading figure in mathematics education. Her journey of excellence began well before her doctoral studies. In 2019,Faustina's exceptional teaching abilities earned her theGreat Hearts Arizona Teachers' Excellence Award, a distinction granted to educators who demonstrate outstanding instructional skills and a profound impact on student learning. Among 95 nominated educators from Great Hearts Arizona Schools,Faustinastood out for her ability to engage and inspire students in mathematics, laying the foundation for her later scholarly achievements. This vital work has garnered widespread recognition, leading to several significant accolades. In 2024, she was awarded theGeorge Shoemaker Distinguished Graduate Fellowshipby the College of Education and Human Development(CEHD)at the University of Missouri, USA. As she continues to break barriers in mathematics education,…...