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Students still struggle to translate word problems into maths – WAEC
His comments followed an assessment of the Chief Examiners’ reports for 2025 and 2026, which identified three recurring weaknesses among candidates, representing mathematical information in diagrams, translating word problems into mathematical statements and solving problems in global mathematics.
He said many candidates continued to struggle with translating word problems into mathematical statements, despite the improvement recorded in their overall mathematics performance.
The Head of Public Affairs at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Ghana, John Kapi, has urged mathematics teachers to give students more exercises designed to improve their understanding of mathematical language.
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