3 Types of BECE Mocks in Ghana Every Parent and Student Should Know

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Do you know that there are three types of BECE mocks in Ghana and that these mocks are some of the most useful tools in preparing candidates each year?

Every year, students in the final year of basic schools in Ghana need to be adequately prepared for the WAEC-administered Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). While WAEC organises the official exam, schools, teachers, and parents also work together to conduct mock examinations. These mocks test students’ readiness, progress, and challenges while helping to identify and correct knowledge gaps before the final exams.

As part of this preparation, parents, teachers, and schools may choose from three different types of BECE mocks based on cost, quality, and effectiveness.

1. School Mocks Set by Teachers

These are mocks prepared by teachers of a given school for their candidates. Although convenient, they are often the weakest link in preparing students for BECE. This is because:

  • They are usually based on what teachers have already taught.

  • Students can easily predict which topics will be tested.

  • They are often less challenging and may not meet WAEC standards.

However, the main advantage of school mocks is that they are cheaper and more accessible for schools and parents. Thse mocks do not often help students so schools blend it with the External Mocks from private examination bodies.

2. External Mocks from Examination Bodies and Consultancies

Some schools source their mocks from external examiners or consultancies such as Education-News Consult. These mocks are:

  • High in quality and more challenging.

  • Comprehensive, testing wider areas beyond what teachers have covered.

  • Designed to expose both students and teachers to the true WAEC standard.

Although some teachers may resist them for fear of exposing poor preparation, external mocks are extremely valuable. Many come with professional marking, grading, and independent examiner reports, giving schools and parents a clearer picture of how candidates are performing. Get your schools enrolled for this via 0550360658.

READ: No School Placement For These 2025 BECE Students

3. BECE Home Mocks

The final type is the BECE Home Mock, popularised by Education-News Consult since 2022. This innovative approach has been described as a game-changer by parents and students.

  • Students write standard BECE-style mocks right from home.

  • Parents receive detailed examiner reports on every subject.

  • Candidates test their readiness, learn effective answering techniques, and revise projected topics.

This mock type offers parents a rare opportunity to monitor their child’s real progress while ensuring consistent preparation. Although it is a paid service, many parents consider it worth the investment for their child’s success. Get your schools enrolled for this via 0550360658.

READ: 2025 BECE Home Mock Results: English Language Out

The three types of BECE mocks in Ghana—school mocks, external mocks, and home mocks—each play a role in preparing candidates. Parents who want their wards to excel should strongly consider monthly BECE Home Mocks alongside other types. With the right preparation, students can face the WAEC-administered BECE with confidence and success.

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Creative Arts and Design BECE Quiz 1

Sole the following Creative Arts and Design Questions by selecting the correct answer for each question.

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The use of voice and bodies to convey a message or artistic expression are known as

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The organization of elements of design in a given space is termed

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Which of the following is NOT a part of a triad?

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Which form of art is a skit?

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Which approach to improvisation encourages performers to explore and create spontaneously in dance and drama?

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Colour triads are a group of

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How many major triads are there in a diatonic scale?

8 / 40

The dance drama is best described as a combination of which elements?

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One of the following helps the designer to create an illusion of solidity, depth, and character on a 2-dimensional surface.

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In music, what does the term "crescendo" mean?

11 / 40

The systematic steps a designer passes through when working on a design is known as

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Physical or social setting that nurtures or stimulates ingenuity and innovation is called

13 / 40

What instrument is commonly used in indigenous Ghanaian music?

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Freda intends to cast a statue with a chip to be mounted in front of the school's library. Identify the most suitable material she can use for making the mould.

15 / 40

What is a common challenge when using manual techniques for 3-D drawing?

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Which of the following is a common feature of indigenous music?

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Which style is associated with neo-traditional groups in Ghana?

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Which digital tool is NOT commonly used for 3-D modelling?

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What is the significance of drumming in Ghanaian dance performances?

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In drawing, what is the term for light and dark areas that give a three-dimensional effect?

21 / 40

In a C major triad, what are the notes?

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Which term describes a musical piece that has sections of 'fast' and 'slow' movements?

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Which principle of design is focused on the distribution of visual weight in a composition?

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In a piece of music, what does 'A' represent in the ABC form?

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How does Ghanaian drama typically reflect its culture?

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Which aspect of Ghanaian music reflects topical issues?

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Which of the following is a fundamental aspect of drawing from memory?

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Which symbol would you find in a musical score to indicate a sudden loud sound?

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Which Ghanaian traditional dance is known for its expressive hand and foot movements?

30 / 40

How can designers use nature as a medium for creative expression?

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Which activity is mostly associated with fast-paced music?

32 / 40

Another name for colour is

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Which of the following is a common chord progression in Western music?

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In design, what is the primary purpose of using contrast?

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Which Ghanaian dance is not traditionally performed during harvest festivals?

36 / 40

In weaving, what term describes the threads that run lengthwise on a loom?

37 / 40

In music, which of the following is an example of a ternary form?

38 / 40

You're painting a picture and want a colour that isn't primary nor secondary but somewhere in between. What colour do you need to mix?

39 / 40

In performing Adowa dance, women have a special hair make-up called

40 / 40

Imagine you are an architect inspired by natural formations for a new project. You're observing the way animals and plants structure their habitats. Which pair most resembles the way structures are organized in both nature and manmade designs?

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