What are the topics for BECE 2023?
As the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) approaches, it’s important for students to familiarize themselves with the topics that will be covered in the upcoming exams.
This examination is both for certification and selection into Senior High Schools and Technical Institutes in Ghana. The results of the examination is based on Continuous Assessment and the external examination. The Continuous Assessment forms 30% whilst the external examination forms 70% of the total assessment.
Candidates in the third year of Junior High Schools approved by the Ghana Education Service are eligible to register to take part in this examination.
Registration for the examination is done electronically in October/November each year. Statement of Entries, CDs together with the registration fees should reach the appropriate Office of the Council by specified dates that will be determined by the Council from year to year.
In this article, we will take a closer look at the subjects and the specific topics that students can expect to encounter in the BECE 2023.
Subjects for the BECE examination
- English Language
- Ghanaian Language and Culture
- Social Studies
- Integrated Science
- Mathematics
- Basic Design and Technology
- Religious & Moral Education
- Information and Communications Technology
- French (optional)
2023 BECE topics for all subjects
English Language
- Tenses
- Conditional sentencesQuestions and answer tags
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Subject matter
- Letter (semi-formal and informal)
- Narrative/Descriptive essay
French
- Letter writing
- Picture description essay
- Verbs
- Le passé
- Adjectives in French
- Adverbs
Social Studies
- Our Culture
- The Environment and Environmental Degradation
- Promoting Political Stability in Ghana
- Colonization and National Development
- Our Nature and Human Resources
- Problems of Development in Ghana
- Productivity
Religious and Moral Education (RME)
- Religious personalities
- Rights and Passage
- Manners
- Reward and Punishment
- Chastity and Morality
- Money
- Religious Festivals
- Leisure
- Attributes of God
- Teachings of religious leaders
- Advertisement -
Core Mathematics
- Angles
- Construction
- Ratio and Proportion
- Length and area of plain figures
- Sets
- Probability
- Percentages, rates, and taxes
- Graphics
- Vectors
Integrated Science
- Measurement
- Soil
- Acids, Bases, and Salts
- Mixture
- Heat
- Photosynthesis
- System of humans (Respiratory, Digestive)
- Ecosystem
- Work and Machines
- Ruminants
- Dentition
- Element
- Diffusion and Osmosis (very important with its practicals)
- Diseases
- Soil conservation
Information, Communication and Technology
- Devices (storage, input, and output)
- Spreadsheet
- Creating a Word Processing Document (MS Word)
- The system unit (internal and external parts)
- The Internet
- Creating and renaming a Folder
- Basic shortcuts (copy, paste, cut, highlight, etc.) Search Engine
- Software
Ghanaian Language (Twi)
- Ahensie ne Ahentuo
- Culture (Ammammere)
- Nkyea ne nyeso)(Greetings and Responds)
- Proverbs
- Naming Ceremony (edinto)
- Letter writing
Basic Design and Technology (BDT)
- Building materials
- Timber
- Measuring tools
- Exhibition
- Food
- Packaging
- Perspective drawing
- Development of surfaces
Conclusion
In order to succeed in the BECE 2023, students must have a clear understanding of the topics that will be covered in each subject. By familiarizing themselves with the specific topics outlined in this guide, students can adequately prepare themselves for the exams.
It is crucial to have enough time for studying, practice past exam questions, and seek clarification on any areas of difficulty. With proper preparation and a solid knowledge of the topics, students can approach the BECE 2023 with confidence and achieve excellent results.
