NSSCO AND NSSCAS show significant improvement

The Ministry of Education officially released the results for the 2023 Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary Level (NSSCO) and Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary Level (NSSCAS) examinations.The comprehensive report provides insights into the performance of both full-time and part-time candidates across various subjects, revealing notable trends and achievements.NSSCO Full-Time Candidate PerformanceScience SubjectsThe performance of candidates in Science subjects, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Agricultural Science, and Computer Science, has been analysed over the past two years. The cumulative percentages for grades A* to D demonstrate varying trends. Notably, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, and Computer Science witnessed significant improvement, while Mathematics showed a slight improvement compared to the previous year. Physics and Biology, however, exhibited a peak at grades C and D. The national average across all grades saw a substantial increase in 2023.Commerce SubjectsA comparison of candidates' performance in Commerce subjects, namely Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, and Entrepreneurship between 2022 and 2023, highlights improvements in the top three grades (A*, A, B). Accounting and Entrepreneurship stood out with exceptional performances, while Business Studies and Economics experienced a slight decline in all grades.Social SciencesThe cumulative percentages in Social Sciences, covering subjects like Development Studies, History, and Geography, revealed exceptional overall performance, driven by outstanding results in Development Studies and Geography. However, History experienced a drop in performance compared to the previous year, emphasising the need to enhance candidates' English proficiency.Second LanguagesAn examination of candidates' performance in Second Languages, specifically Afrikaans and English, displayed similar trends with small improvements in A* and significant progress across other grades. The national average demonstrated a notable increase in performance.First LanguagesCandidates' performance in First Languages, including African and European languages, showed positive trends. While European languages performed well, achieving 100% graded entries, African languages displayed commendable cumulative percentages above grade C. NSSCO Part-Time Candidate PerformanceThe report also focuses on the performance of part-time candidates, indicating positive improvements in various subjects. English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Agricultural Science exhibited improved quality grades, contributing to an overall positive trend. NSSCO Top PerformersThe ministry recognised the top 20 full-time candidates with the best performance in six subjects at the Ordinary Level (NSSCO).Rukonga Vision School dominated the list, showcasing its commitment to providing quality education to the most needy learners.Regional and Private School RankingsNational rankings of regions and private schools were provided based on the cumulative percentages of candidates achieving grade C and above. Khomas emerged as the top-ranked region, while Rukonga Vision School secured the leading position among state schools, and Oshigambo High School topped the list of private schools. NSSCAS Full-Time and Part-Time CandidatesThe NSSCAS results for both full-time and part-time candidates were presented, with insights into the number of entries and changes in the number of centres. English Second Language and Mathematics were highlighted, indicating positive improvements in cumulative percentages across all grades.The Ministry of Education commended the achievements of candidates, emphasising the importance of healthy competition among regions and schools. The report encourages continuous efforts to improve educational outcomes, with a focus on enhancing English proficiency and fostering higher-order thinking skills. The ministry also expressed appreciation for the dedication of part-time centres in providing opportunities for candidates to improve their results through part-time studies.

NSSCO AND NSSCAS show significant improvement

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