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Students Vanish from Caribbean Exams | Guyana News
Over 35,000 Caribbean students skipped CAPE and CSEC exams this year—CXC’s top concern despite a slight drop in absenteeism. With 32,403 missing CSEC and 3,534 skipping CAPE, the council urges students to “just try,” especially as more girls take these exams (62% for CAPE, 59% for CSEC)—a trend needing deeper analysis. Bright spot: CSEC Math improved by 4%. New hope arrives with CTEC, a modular certificate pilot in Math that saw 88% pass rates—designed so students earn credit even if their journey is interrupted, with four years to complete modules and earn full certification. Listen in…
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