Science subjects for WAEC 2024: The list and all the details
The West African Examinations Council, commonly known as WAEC, is an examination body established in 1952. Its mandate is to determine the examinations required in the public interest in English-speaking West African countries, conduct those exams, and award certificates equivalent to those of other international exam bodies. Students can register for different study options under WAEC. These include science, arts, and commerce subjects. What are the science subjects for WAEC students?
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- What is WAEC?
- Science subjects for WAEC 2024
- What are the WAEC subjects for Computer Science?
- What are the WAEC recommended textbooks for all subjects?
- How many subjects are written in WAEC for science student?
- What is a trade subject?
- Is a trade subject compulsory in WAEC?
- Who can be a WAEC examiner?
- Does WAEC replace lost certificates?
- How to check subjects you registered for WAEC?
- In which countries does WAEC conduct exams?
- What are other WAEC options besides science?
- How many subjects are in the WAEC syllabus?
- When is WAEC 2024 starting?
The WAEC is pivotal in the academic journey of students across West Africa. For science students gearing up for WAEC 2024, it’s crucial to understand the subjects involved, the compulsory subjects, and other essential details. Each study option has nine units. Four vary from option to option, while five are compulsory among all students.
What is WAEC?
It is a West African examination body mandated to determine the examinations required in the public interest in English-speaking West African countries, conduct those exams, and award certificates equivalent to those of other international exam bodies.
Science subjects for WAEC 2024
WAEC offers a wide range of subjects for students in different academic streams. For science students, the selection includes core sciences, applied sciences, and essential foundational subjects.
9 compulsory subjects for science students
For science students, certain subjects are mandatory to ensure a well-rounded education and to meet the requirements for higher education and professional pursuits. Here is a list of science subjects in WAEC.
- One trade subject
- Agricultural science or economics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Civic education
- English
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Physics
What are the compulsory subjects in WAEC?
Here is a look at the five WAEC subjects each candidate must study and get examined for.
- Civic Education
- Economics (optional for some candidates)
- English
- Mathematics
- One trade subject
What are the WAEC subjects for Computer Science?
For students interested in Computer Science, it’s essential to focus on subjects that provide a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of computing. Key WAEC subjects for aspiring computer scientists include:
- Mathematics
- Further mathematics
- Physics
- Computer studies/ICT
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What are the WAEC recommended textbooks for all subjects?
To excel in WAEC, using the right textbooks is crucial. WAEC provides a list of recommended textbooks for all subjects, which can typically be found on their official website or through school guidance. These textbooks are tailored to cover the syllabus comprehensively, ensuring students are well-prepared for their exams.
How many subjects are written in WAEC for science student?
All candidates must have nine subjects on their registration form. These include the five compulsory units and four additional ones determined by one’s study speciality.
What is a trade subject?
It is a course that offers offer students the opportunity to acquire some entrepreneurship skills by instilling in them hands-on skills. Common options include carpentry and joinery, upholstery, painting, plumbing, welding, woodworking, mechanic, and bookkeeping.
Is a trade subject compulsory in WAEC?
Yes, every student must have at least one trade subject on their list.
Who can be a WAEC examiner?
Examiners are typically graduate teachers in secondary schools or lecturers in colleges of education, universities, and polytechnics. A prospective examiner must be a graduate in the unit he is appointed to mark.
Does WAEC replace lost certificates?
No. Instead, the body usually issues statements of results to the owners of lost certificates or, when necessary, confirms their results for a fee.
How to check subjects you registered for WAEC?
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If you registered for WAEC as a private candidate, you can confirm your registered subjects using your WAEC Computerized Assisted School System (CASS) reference number. Here is what you can do:
- Visit the WAEC Request Management System.
- Look for the service titled "CASS Confirmation".
- Enter your CASS reference number and your email address in the designated fields.
- Click "Proceed".
- This will display the subjects you registered for under your CASS reference.
In which countries does WAEC conduct exams?
The body conducts exams in various Anglophone West African countries. These include Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and the Gambia.
What are other WAEC options besides science?
One can also choose social sciences, arts, or commercial options.
How many subjects are in the WAEC syllabus?
The syllabus currently has 105 units. These include all options available under the science, arts, social sciences, and commerce subject options.
When is WAEC 2024 starting?
The first series of the WASSCE for private candidates has already concluded, running from January 31st to February 17th, 2024. The May/June series of the WASSCE for school candidates began on Monday, May 6th, 2024, and will end on Friday, June 21st, 2024.
There are nine science subjects for WAEC. These include the five units that are compulsory for all WAEC students, and four additional ones designed for science students. Having this information is essential for the subject registration.
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