Latest update December 21st, 2024 1:52 AM
QC’s CSEC performance improves for 2010
Four of the top performing QC students: From left: Candace Barnes, Saieed Khalil, Kelly Ann Persaud and Lide Forde
The performance recorded by Queen’s College at this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination has improved, according to statistics unveiled by the school yesterday. According to a statement issued by the school, “Queen’s College continues to record excellent performances in all subject areas offered at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate.”
It was revealed that the exceptional performances are due to a combination of factors including: the dedication of teachers to the education process, commitment of the students to their academic pursuits and the encouragement given by parents, and other stakeholders namely: Queen’s College Board of Governors, the Parent-Teacher Association, the Queen’s College Alumni and support from the Ministry of Education.
Based on an analysis offered by the school, the results revealed an improvement from last year’s performance. Last year, the school recorded 583 Grade one passes, 296 Grade two passes, 88 Grade three passes, 11 Grade four and five Grade five. This year however marked a notable improvement with 707 Grade one passes, 323 Grade two passes, 72 Grade three passes, 11 Grade four and three Grade five.
In addition, this year, Queen’s College gained six places in the top 10 position. Fourteen of the top students secured 11 or more grade ones and in the top 27 and 43 of the top 141 candidates secured eight or more grade ones, representing 45.7 percent. Seventy-one students secured grades one to two in 10 subjects, representing 75.5 percent. All students, according to the Queen’s College statement, secured seven to 16 subjects with Grades one to three, representing a clear 100 percent pass rate.
Further analysis of the results showed a 100 percent pass rate in the subject areas of Agriculture Science, Biology, Caribbean History, Clothing and Textiles, Economics, English A, Food and Nutrition, Geography, Home Economics Management, Information Technology, Integrated Science and Mathematics, Office Administration, Physics, Principles of Accounts, Principles of Business, Social Studies, Technical Drawing, Visual Arts, EDPM, Physical Education, Human and Social Biology and Electricity. There was a 98.9 percent pass rate in the subject area of English B, 98.3 percent in Chemistry, 90.4 percent in French and 83 percent in Spanish.
It has been deduced that the results for this year reflect a 98.74 percent pass rate when the passes of Grade one to three are considered. Grades One to two passes on the other hand reflected a 92.91 percent pass rate.
It must be noted that 94 candidates in the fifth form sat the examination along with 28 fourth form students who wrote Mathematics. Further, seven fifth form students did not write Mathematics since they would have already secured passes in Mathematics last year. The College expressed thanks to all who continue to support its efforts in maintaining success at every level.
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