Following the release of the 2024 Uganda Certificate of Education(UCE) exam results, many parents have been left struggling to interpret the results.
This is how the grading is done.
‘Result 1’
UNEB on Tuesday said 350,146 candidates representing 98.05% of the candidates who sat for exams qualified for the UCE certificate.
This means their transcript or certificate, they will have Result 1 but it doesn’t mean the candidate got first grade or division one as has been widely misunderstood.
Instead, it indicates that the child has qualified to receive both a certificate and a transcript.
There are grades represented in form of letters A, B, C, D, or E which describe exactly how each candidate performed in each subject in terms of competency level.
A = Exceptional – Demonstrates extraordinary competency by applying knowledge and skills innovatively and creatively in real-life situations.
B = Outstanding – Demonstrates a high level of competency by effectively applying acquired knowledge and skills in real-life situations.
C = Satisfactory – Demonstrates an adequate level of competency in applying knowledge and skills in real-life situations.
D = Basic – Demonstrates a minimum level of competency in applying knowledge and skills in real-life situations.
E = Elementary – Demonstrates below the basic level of competency in applying knowledge and skills in real-life situations.
Grading
This grading by use of letters was determined by combining continuous assessment which accounts for 20% and end of year assessment( UNEB exams) which account for 80%.
According to UNEB, a candidate qualifies a certificate if they obtain at least a grade D in one subject.
If a child has scored A or B in a subject, they are competent to take it at A-Level.
If they scored C or D and still wish to take that subject, they can do it but they will require extra guidance and support.
‘Result 2 and 3’
According to UNEB, Result 2 and 3 mean the learner doesn’t qualify for a certificate but can still obtain a transcript.
These learners need guidance on the next steps.
UNEB Executive Director, Dan Odongo said on Tuesday that the candidates who did not fulfil the conditions for the award of the UCE certificate will have Result 2 indicated on their transcripts.
“These are candidates who did not sit for some compulsory subjects, or did not sit for a minimum of eight subjects, or who have no Project Work scores.”
He said Result 3 will be indicated on the transcript of a candidate who has not met the minimum level in all the subjects; i.e. the candidate will have only achievement level E in all subjects taken.
“Candidates with Result 2 and 3 respectively shown on their Transcripts do not qualify for a UCE certificate.”
