62% OF WAEC CANDIDATES,FAIL TO OBTAIN FIVE CREDIT WITH ENGLISH AND MATHS

The increasing percentage of poor
performances in public examinations by
Nigerian students continued as only about
37.97%, representing 150, 615 candidates, out
of 413, 266 candidates, that sat for the
November/December 2012 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in
Nigeria, obtained credits in five subjects and
above, which include English Language and
Mathematics.

Also, no fewer than 62.03% of candidates,
representing 262, 651 candidates, failed to
secure credits in five subjects and above,
including English Language and Mathematics.

By implication of the November/December 2012
WASSCE results, the 150, 615 (37.97%)
candidates that secured credits in five subjects,
including English Language and Mathematics,
are qualified to apply or use the results for
admission into tertiary institutions.

Now the question is, why the"downward-
sloping" trend in the performances of young
Nigerian students.

The Teachers, parents, students, or social
media , who is to blame? Discuss below in
comment.