The Member of Parliament for Kwesimintsim, Honourable Philip Fiifi Buckman, has projected a substantial improvement in Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) pass rates for the 2026 academic year. He attributed this outlook to strategic investments in preparing over 3,500 candidates across 67 schools in the constituency.
He noted that targeted interventions had already raised the pass rate from 75 per cent in 2024 to 82 per cent in 2025, expressing confidence that current measures would deliver even stronger results in the forthcoming examinations.
“And this demonstrates to students in the Kwesimintsim Constituency that we stand with them, support them, and will do everything possible to ensure they are well prepared for their examinations.”
The Member of Parliament for Kwesimintsim, Honourable Philip Fiifi Buckman
For the past three years, the MP has organised a comprehensive super mock examination for final year students to better prepare them for external assessments. He explained that improved performance has reinforced his commitment to sustaining the programme.
Honourable Buckman emphasised that these initiatives reflect the current leadership’s commitment to students’ academic development and personal growth. He pledged continued provision of resources to ensure candidates approach national examinations with confidence.
He presented documented evidence that academic performance in the constituency has improved over time. Specifically, the pass rate rose from 75 per cent two years ago to 82 per cent in 2025, indicating measurable progress among candidates within aggregates 6 to 36.
He stressed that consistent encouragement and discipline are critical to strong academic outcomes, urging candidates to remain focused in class and during private study.
The mock examination programme has expanded to include 67 schools, including several private institutions. This ensures that approximately 3,500 students undergo uniform preparatory testing ahead of the BECE.
Buckman also introduced a key reform this year by replacing internally set mock questions with externally administered examinations. External examiners now set and supervise the papers, creating a more rigorous and standardised testing environment.
He explained that this approach helps students identify gaps in their learning while enabling teachers to better assess readiness against national standards. He remains optimistic that this year’s results will surpass previous performances.
The MP maintained that the constituency’s future depends on the quality of education provided to its youth, describing investment in mock examinations as a direct contribution to human capital development.
Standardised Testing Methods Introduced to Improve Final Examination Results
The introduction of external examiners represents a new approach to preparatory assessments in Kwesimintsim. Under this system, all candidates sit the same examination papers regardless of school.
This approach removes potential bias associated with teacher-set exams and exposes students to unfamiliar question formats, better preparing them for the unpredictability of the BECE scheduled to begin on Monday, 4 May 2026.
Honourable Buckman observed a consistent upward trend in academic performance since the introduction of constituency-wide mock examinations, noting that regular standardised testing has proven more effective than previous methods.
To support final preparations, he has distributed learning materials to the 67 participating schools and engaged stakeholders to address challenges during this critical period.
He emphasised the importance of equal opportunity, stating that inclusive policies help bridge the gap between public and private schools.
The MP also encouraged parents to support their children by providing adequate time and space for private study, expressing confidence that the 3,500 candidates would achieve record results for the constituency.
He added that the initiative is designed to strengthen accountability among students and teachers, ensuring learning outcomes are measured against national benchmarks rather than school-specific expectations. Exposing candidates to externally set questions reduces over-reliance on familiar patterns and builds confidence in handling diverse examination scenarios.
He further noted that collaboration with teachers remains central to the programme, as they are encouraged to use mock results to identify weaknesses and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
He reiterated that education remains a key priority for development in the constituency and expressed gratitude to stakeholders who continue to support the exercise, describing it as a collective effort to improve BECE outcomes across participating schools and strengthen overall academic performance in Kwesimintsim.
He reaffirmed his commitment to sustained educational investment aimed at improving long-term outcomes and ensuring that every candidate is adequately supported throughout the examination process in Kwesimintsim constituency education system overall.
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