The Digest:
The Federal Government has clarified that Mathematics remains a mandatory subject for all Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) candidates, despite its recent policy exempting Arts students from requiring a credit pass for university admission. According to an official statement, the ministry emphasized that the change affects only admission criteria, not the core curriculum or examination requirements.
Key Points:
- Mathematics is still compulsory for all SSCE candidates to study and sit for.
- The new policy only exempts Arts students from requiring a credit for admission.
- The Ministry of Education says the adjustment aligns with global best practices.
- It aims to prevent capable students from being denied admission over unrelated subjects.
- English and Mathematics are reaffirmed as foundational for lifelong learning.
- The clarification follows widespread public debate and criticism of the policy.
- The policy does not change the status of both subjects in the school curriculum.
Sources: Channels Television
