preparing for BECE and school selection guide

1. Presentation Script: Understanding the New
Common Core Curriculum (CCC) and BECE
Structure in Ghana
. "Understanding the New Common Core
Curriculum & BECE Structure"
. Subtitle: A Guide for Parents and Youth in
Ghana
. Presenter Name & Date

2. Introduction
. Purpose of the Presentation:
o
Educate parents and youth about the new CCC and
BECE reforms.
o
Explain key changes and how they affect students.
o Promote early preparation and understanding.
Slide 3: Background to the Curriculum Reform
. The old system focused heavily on memorization.
. The CCC was introduced by NaCCA under MoE to
promote:
o
Critical thinking
o Creativity
o
Problem-solving
. Aimed at preparingstudents for the 21st-century job
market.

3. What is the Common Core Curriculum (CCC)?
. A unified curriculum from JHS 1 to SHS 1
(Basic 7 to Basic 10)
. Focus areas:
o Core Competencies:
Communication, Collaboration, Creativity,
Critical
Thinking
o Values and Attitudes:
Respect, Integrity, Unity, Responsibility
. Competency-Based Learning Approach

4. Subjects Under CCC
. English Language
. Mathematics
. Science
. Social Studies
. Religious and Moral Education (RME)
. Computing
. Career Technology
. Creative Arts and Design
. Ghanaian Language
. Physical and Health Education (non­
examinable)

5. BECE Under the New CCC
. First CCC-based BECE in 2024
. Emphasis on application, analysis, and
creativity
. Less rote learning, more reasoning and
practical questions
. Exam format now includes:
o Multiple Choice (MCQs)
o Constructed Response (short answer)
o Essay/Extended Response

6. Key Differences in the BECE
. English: More focus on
comprehension and creative writing
. Maths: Application-based
questions, not just computation
. Science: Real-life scenarios,
inquiry­
based items
. Social Studies: Case studies and
decision-making questions

7. What Students Should Focus On
. Understanding over memorization
. Project-based learning and group
activities
. Real-life problem solving
. Good reading and comprehension
skills

8. Role of Parents and Guardians
. Encourage regular reading and
discussion at home
. Support homework and project
work
. Attend school meetings and stay
informed
. Provide access to learning
resources (books, internet, etc.)

9. Preparing for the BECE 2025 and
Beyond
. Encourage students to:
0 Use past questions with
CCC
structure
0 Take mock exams
0 Practice writing essays
and short
answers
0 Engage in extra-
curricular

10. Ghanaian Context - Why It
Matters
. Our youth need skills that match
Ghana's development needs
. The CCC empowers students to:
0 Become innovators
0 Be self-reliant
0 Contribute meaningfully to
society

11. Challenges and Opportunities
. Challenges:
0 Limited resources in some
schools
0 Teacher re-training still
ongoing
. Opportunities:
0 Better student engagement
0 Lifelong learning mindset

12. Conclusion
. The CCC and the new BECE structure
are transformational.
. Parents, teachers, and students must
work together .
. Early understanding and preparation
are
key to success.

13. Questions and Answers
Open floor for Q&A session.

14. Thank You Slide
. Thank you for your attention
. Contact information (if applicable)
. Inspiring quote: "Education is the
passport to the future, for tomorrow
belongs to those who prepare for it
today."