NaCCA Directs Pre-Tertiary Schools to Discontinue Use of Unapproved Mock Exams and Assessment Materials

The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has issued a directive to all pre-tertiary schools across Ghana, mandating an immediate halt to the use of unapproved assessment materials and mock examination papers. This regulatory intervention comes in response to reports that several institutions are relying on educational resources developed by unauthorized entities. As the primary body responsible for vetting curriculum-related content, NaCCA emphasized that the continued use of non-compliant materials poses a significant risk to the quality and consistency of student evaluations nationwide. According to the Council, the directive is designed to ensure that all mock examinations and assessments are strictly aligned with the approved national curriculum. NaCCA serves as the sole regulatory authority for pre-tertiary education assessments in the country, and it expressed concerns that materials from unapproved sources might not accurately measure student performance according to state standards. By centralizing the vetting process, the Council aims to maintain educational integrity and protect students from being tested on irrelevant or poorly structured content. Heads of institutions have been urged to exercise due diligence by verifying that all assessment items meet the specific approval criteria set forth by the Council before they are administered. NaCCA warned that schools found in violation of this directive could face severe regulatory actions or sanctions. This move is seen as a crucial step in standardizing the quality of basic and secondary education under the administration of President John Mahama, as the government continues to prioritize curriculum reform and educational accountability to improve national learning outcomes.