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WASSCE (WAEC): Format Guide & Practice Tests

Up to nine subjects, including English Language and General Mathematics. May–June (school candidates); private candidates in other sittings.

At a glance

Who takes itSSS 3
SubjectsUp to nine subjects, including English Language and General Mathematics
WhenMay–June (school candidates); private candidates in other sittings
Format
  • Objective and essay/theory papers, plus practicals for sciences.
  • WAEC is migrating to computer-based testing, starting with objective papers; schools without ICT facilities use designated CBT centres.
  • Graded A1 to F9; C6 or better is a credit.
Does it count?Credits in at least five subjects, including English and Mathematics, are usually needed for university.
Official informationwaecnigeria.org

Practice tests in this format

🔢 General Mathematics

Practice Test 125 questions · Algebraic Processes · Everyday Statistics · Number and Numeration (Money)
Practice Test 225 questions · Algebraic Processes · Geometry and Mensuration · Number and Numeration (Money)
Practice Test 325 questions · Algebraic Processes · Everyday Statistics · Geometry and Mensuration
Practice Test 425 questions · Algebraic Processes · Geometry and Mensuration · Number and Numeration (Money)
Practice Test 525 questions · Algebraic Processes · Everyday Statistics · Geometry and Mensuration

📖 English Language

Practice Test 116 questions · Writing · Grammar · Key details
Practice Test 216 questions · Writing · Literary terms · Vocabulary
Practice Test 316 questions · Theme · Rhetoric · Vocabulary
Practice Test 416 questions · Vocabulary · Writing · Evaluate
Practice Test 516 questions · Writing · Key details · Literary terms

🧬 Biology

Practice Test 120 questions · Genetics · Diversity of Living Things · Cells & Genetics
Practice Test 220 questions · Molecular Genetics · Metabolic Processes · Biochemistry
Practice Test 320 questions · Homeostasis · Evolution · Molecular Genetics
Practice Test 420 questions · Genetics · Diversity of Living Things · Molecular Genetics
Practice Test 520 questions · Homeostasis · Biochemistry · Genetics

⚗️ Chemistry

Practice Test 120 questions · Matter & Bonding · Acids & Bases · Chemical Reactions
Practice Test 220 questions · Gases · Quantities in Reactions · Organic Chemistry
Practice Test 320 questions · Matter & Bonding · Quantities in Reactions · Chemical Reactions
Practice Test 420 questions · Quantities in Reactions · Solutions · Organic Chemistry
Practice Test 520 questions · Quantities in Reactions · Matter & Bonding · Chemical Reactions

🧲 Physics

Practice Test 120 questions · Dynamics · Energy & Momentum · Waves
Practice Test 220 questions · Energy & Momentum · Waves · Electricity & Magnetism
Practice Test 320 questions · Kinematics · Dynamics · Waves
Practice Test 420 questions · Dynamics · Waves · Kinematics
Practice Test 520 questions · Dynamics · Energy & Momentum · Electricity & Magnetism

🌍 Civic Education / Government

Practice Test 120 questions · Government · Chronology · History
Practice Test 220 questions · Government · Chronology · History
Practice Test 320 questions · Government · Chronology · History
Practice Test 420 questions · Government · Chronology · History
Practice Test 520 questions · Government · Chronology · History

All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.

Frequently asked questions

What is the WASSCE (WAEC)?

Up to nine subjects, including English Language and General Mathematics. May–June (school candidates); private candidates in other sittings. Credits in at least five subjects, including English and Mathematics, are usually needed for university.

What is the format?

Objective and essay/theory papers, plus practicals for sciences. WAEC is migrating to computer-based testing, starting with objective papers; schools without ICT facilities use designated CBT centres. Graded A1 to F9; C6 or better is a credit.

How should students prepare?

Take one practice test to find strengths and gaps, review the skill breakdown, practise the weaker skills, then try another test a week later. Read every day and talk about what you read.

Are these the official exam papers?

All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests. Official information is linked on this page.

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