General Topics for All 2026 BECE Candidates (Check Out...)

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General Topics for All 2026 BECE Candidates (Check Out...)

As the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) approaches, candidates across Ghana are encouraged to begin early preparation by focusing on key subject areas that are frequently tested. 

The BECE, conducted by the West African Examinations Council, plays a crucial role in determining placement into senior high schools, making it important for students to be well-prepared.

1. English Language

1. Comprehension passages (answering in full sentences)

2. Summary writing

3. Formal & Informal letters

4. Essay writing (narrative, descriptive, argumentative)

5. Parts of speech

6. Tenses & subject–verb agreement

7. Synonyms, antonyms & idioms

2. Mathematics

1. Number operations (fractions, decimals, percentages)

2. Algebraic expressions & equations

3. Mensuration (area & volume)

4. Word problems

5. Statistics (mean, median, mode, graphs)

6. Ratio & proportion

7. Angles & basic geometry

3. Integrated Science

1. Living & non-living things

2. Human body systems

3. Energy (forms, sources, uses)

4. Matter (states & changes)

5. Forces & machines

6. Soil and water conservation

7. Health & disease prevention

 

4. Social Studies

1. Environment & environmental problems

2. Governance & leadership

3. Citizenship & responsibilities

4. Culture & social values

5. Population & development

6. Economic activities in Ghana

7. National symbols & institutions

5. ICT / Computing

1. Computer hardware & software

2. Input, processing & output devices

3. Uses of ICT in daily life

4. Internet & email

5. Computer ethics & safety

6. Data & information

7. Basic Microsoft Word features

6. Religious & Moral Education (RME)

1. Creation stories

2. Leaders in religion (Jesus, Muhammad, prophets)

3. Moral values (honesty, obedience, humility)

4. Religious festivals

5. Family & social responsibilities

6. Consequences of good and bad behavior

7. Peace & tolerance

7. French

1. Greetings & introductions

2. Numbers, dates & time

3. Family & relationships

4. School & daily activities

5. Simple present tense verbs

6. Short comprehension passages

7. Picture description / short essays

8. Ghanaian Language

1. Reading comprehension

2. Essay writing

3. Proverbs & meanings

4. Culture & traditions

5. Grammar (nouns, verbs, adjectives)

6. Storytelling

7. Customs & festivals

 

9. Career Technology

1. Safety in the workshop & home

2. Tools and equipment (uses & care)

3. Materials (wood, metal, plastics, fabrics)

4. Simple machines

5. Food and nutrition (basic food groups)

6. Clothing and textiles (sewing tools & stitches)

7. Entrepreneurship & career awareness

10.Creative Arts

1. Elements of art (line, shape, colour, texture)

2. Principles of design (balance, rhythm, contrast)

3. Traditional Ghanaian arts & crafts

4. Drawing and shading

5. Designing (posters, symbols, patterns)

6. Performing arts (dance, drama, music)

7. Uses and importance of art in society

Candidates are advised to create a study timetable, practice past questions, and seek guidance from teachers where necessary. With dedication and proper preparation, success in the 2026 BECE is achievable.