Mathematics performance in Antigua and Barbuda has become a growing concern, as the latest Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) results reveal a significant decline in pass rates. This worrying trend stands in contrast to the country’s strong results in other subjects.
Myrick Smith, Antigua’s CXC registrar, offered a thorough breakdown of the nation’s performance, pointing out both the achievements and areas in need of urgent attention. While many subjects recorded pass rates in the 70-80% range, mathematics was notably challenging.
“In 2024, Antigua’s CSEC mathematics pass rate fell to 28.4%, compared to 32.6% in 2023,” Smith reported.
This drop is particularly alarming when compared to the regional average, which, despite also decreasing, still exceeded Antigua and Barbuda’s results.
“When we look at the regional average, it was 36.3% in 2024, down from 43.4% in 2023,” he observed.
The 2023 pass rate had already declined from 2022, indicating a continuing downward trend.
On a brighter note, English language results were more encouraging. “In 2024, the average pass rate for Antigua and Barbuda was 82.8%, well above the regional average of 76.3%, marking an improvement from the previous year’s 81.8%,” Smith noted.
However, the concerns were not limited to mathematics. “Several subjects maintained pass rates in the 70-80% range, but some, like geography, experienced a sharp decline to 36.7%, down from last year’s 48.72%,” Smith pointed out.
He also highlighted a drop in French, with pass rates decreasing from 51.4% in 2023 to 39.8% in 2024.
Despite these challenges, Smith emphasized that Antigua and Barbuda’s overall performance remained strong, with most subjects achieving pass rates above 70%.
These mixed results underscore the importance of targeted interventions, especially in mathematics, to ensure that Antigua and Barbuda’s students remain competitive both regionally and globally.
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