WAEC explains why top-performing pupils may receive lower BECE grades than expected

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has explained that excelling in school examinations does not necessarily guarantee the highest grades in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), saying candidates are assessed against the performance of the entire national cohort rather than classmates. Speaking on Joy FM's Super Morning Show, WAEC Head of Public Affairs John Kapi said many parents misunderstand the grading system because they compare their children's BECE performance…