Rethinking assessment, achievement and ranking in Ghanaian education

I would insist on something more important: From basic education through senior high school, Ghana should have one intelligible philosophy: achievement is measured against defined educational standards; ranking is separately reported when selection requires it.

WHEN THE RULER BECOMES THE RACE Rethinking Assessment, Achievement and Ranking in Ghanaian Education A Nunyãdume Reflection on What Our Examinations Should Actually Measure The Elders of Nunyãdume tell of a teacher who gathered ten children beneath the village tree and taught them to climb." Our educational system should tell every Ghanaian child: how well they have learned, what they can do, where they need help, and how they can improve.