CXC Results: CSEC Math scores jump, slight decline in overall CAPE pass rate

Chief Education Officer Saddam Hussain announced on Friday that there was a significant improvement in Mathematics scores at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination level. At the same time, Guyana’s overall pass rate remained relatively stable.

This year, the pass rate for Mathematics was 32%; last year, it was 27%.

“This is an increase of 5% which is significant in any aspect of education gained in a single year,” the CEO said.

English Language (A) and Literature (B) saw pass rates of 71.2% and 63.89% respectively. 

A total of 12,685 students wrote this year’s CSEC examinations. The overall pass rate stands at 66.76%. Grades One to Three scores are considered passes at the CSEC level.

Meanwhile, there was a slight decline in the overall pass rate for the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) level. Hussain said this year’s pass rate is 91.2% compared to the 92.57% last year and 93% recorded in 2023.

A total of 650 candidates wrote CAPE locally this year.

Hussain reminded the stakeholders gathered at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Liliendaal, that these scores are preliminary. Students have a designated period to request reviews before the official results are announced.

Meanwhile, the CEO also announced results for the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ), which is implemented in Guyana’s secondary schools to enhance technical and vocational education and training (TVET).  With this, people can access a higher level of training in Guyana or across the Caribbean.

A total of 875 candidates qualified to be awarded a CVQ certification this year.