Understanding how to calculate your BECE results aggregate is crucial for determining if you qualify for Senior High School (SHS) placement in Ghana. This article provides a detailed guide to calculating your BECE aggregate score for the 2024/2025 school year. Keep reading to learn more about the grading system and how to calculate your aggregate for school placement.

What is the BECE Aggregate?

The BECE (Basic Education Certificate Examination) aggregate score is used by the Ghana Education Service (GES) through the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) to place Junior High School (JHS) graduates into Senior High Schools. To be eligible for SHS placement, students must achieve a minimum aggregate score.

The BECE Grading System

Your BECE results are graded using a 9-scale criterion-referenced system, with grades ranging from 1 (highest) to 9 (lowest). Here’s the breakdown:

• Grade 1 (90-100%): Excellent
• Grade 2 (80-89%): Very Good
• Grade 3 (70-79%): Good
• Grade 4 (60-69%): High Average
• Grade 5 (55-59%): Average
• Grade 6 (50-54%): Low Average
• Grade 7 (40-49%): Low Pass
• Grade 8 (35-39%): Poor
• Grade 9 (0-34%): Fail

How to Calculate Your BECE Aggregate

The BECE aggregate is calculated using your grades from six subjects: the best three core subjects and the best three elective subjects.

1. Core subjects: English, Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies.
2. Elective subjects: Any three subjects where you performed best.

For example, if your BECE results are as follows:

• English Language: Grade 1
• Mathematics: Grade 1
• Integrated Science: Grade 2
• French: Grade 2
• Information & Communication Technology (ICT): Grade 1
• Home Economics (B.D.T): Grade 2

Step-by-Step Calculation:

1. Core Subjects: Add the grades for English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science:
   • English (1) + Mathematics (1) + Integrated Science (2) = 4
2. Elective Subjects: Add the grades for ICT, French, and Home Economics:
   • ICT (1) + French (2) + Home Economics (2) = 5
3. Total Aggregate: Now add both sets together:
   • Core (4) + Electives (5) = Aggregate 9

Qualifying for School Placement

The qualifying aggregate for school placement typically ranges between aggregate 6 and 30. An aggregate score higher than 30 may result in difficulties securing placement in your preferred SHS.

Important Dates and BECE Placement

• Registration for BECE 2024: April 2 – August 30, 2024.
• WASSCE for Private Candidates: Begins October 25, 2024, and ends December 18, 2024.

Conclusion

Calculating your BECE aggregate is key to determining your eligibility for school placement. Follow the steps outlined above to calculate your results and prepare for the next stage of your educational journey.

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