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Chief Examiner Report Reveals Why Many Students Failed 2025 Core Mathematics

7th December 2025

Ferdinand | EducationGhana | July 10 | Chief Examiner Report Reveals Why Many Students Failed 2025 Core Mathematics

The latest Chief Examiner’s report highlights four key weaknesses that caused widespread failure in the 2025 Core Mathematics examination.A new release from the Chief Examiner has outlined the major reasons behind the poor performance recorded in the 2025 Core Mathematics examination. The report points to persistent skill gaps that continue to affect candidates nationwide.

Key areas of difficulty

According to the assessment, many candidates struggled with four fundamental areas of the syllabus. These include:

Weakness in cumulative frequency

A significant number of candidates were unable to construct or interpret cumulative frequency tables. The report indicates that students often mixed up frequency with cumulative totals, leading to incorrect graphs and conclusions.

Trouble translating word problems

The Chief Examiner noted that several candidates could not convert basic word problems into mathematical expressions. This weakness affected questions on algebra, change of subject, and simple modelling.

Poor diagram interpretation

Candidates showed limited ability to represent information using diagrams. This involved challenges in drawing accurate charts, interpreting given diagrams, and using illustrations to solve problems.

Simple interest questions

The report further observed that many students could not apply the basic principles of simple interest, especially when required to compute interest over varying time periods or compare values.

A call for strengthened teaching and practice

The findings support calls for improved instructional approaches in mathematics classrooms, with a stronger focus on interpretation, translation of problems, and hands-on practice.

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