Are you in need of the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, selection score guide for Secondary school teachers mass recruitment and replacements 2020/2021 (Marking scheme)? Here is the latest TSC interview marking schemes to be used during the recruitment of secondary school teachers on permanent and pensionable terms.

A). AWARDING OF MARKS BASED ON ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Teachers are awarded marks, here, depending on the strength of their academic papers. If you have a better qualification, you will definitely score more marks, here. The maximum score for this part is 35 percent.

HOW MARKS ARE AWARDED FOR TEACHERS WITH BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (BED) DEGREE.

Scoring areas	Maximum score
BED Degree First Class Honors	35
BED Degree Second Class Upper	30
BED Degree Second Class Lower	25
BED Degree Pass	20

 

HOW MARKS ARE AWARDED FOR TEACHERS WITH BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) PLUS PGDE OR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSC) PLUS PGDE.

Scoring areas	Maximum score
First Class Honors	35
Second Class Upper	30
Second Class Lower	25
Pass	20

 

HOW MARKS ARE AWARDED FOR TEACHERS WITH DIPLOMA PLUS DIPLOMA IN TECHNICAL EDUCATION.

Scoring areas	Maximum score
Distinction	25
Credit	20
Pass	15

HOW MARKS ARE AWARDED FOR TEACHERS WITH DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION

Scoring areas	Maximum score
Distinction	25
Credit	20
Pass	15

 

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B). AWARDING OF MARKS BASED ON LENGTHY OF STAY SINCE QUALIFYING AS A TEACHER.

The marking scheme in this area favours those teachers who have stayed at home for longer periods since qualifying as a teacher. The maximum score for this area is 50 percent.

The year of completion of professional training (BED or PGDE) whose certificate is used for scoring in part A of the score sheet determines the length of stay but not the year of enhancement.

AWARDING MARKS BASED ON THE LENGTH OF STAY SINCE QUALIFYING AS A TEACHER FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NEVER BEEN EMPLOYED BY TSC

Length of Stay	Maximum Score
2012 and before	50
2013	45
2014	40
2015	35
2016	30
2017	25
2018	20
2019	15
2020 and after	10
Maximum Score	50

 

AWARDING MARKS BASED ON THE LENGTH OF STAY SINCE EXISTING FROM SERVICE FOR THOSE PREVIOUSLY EMPLOYED BY TSC

Length of Stay	Maximum Score
2020 and after	50
2019-2018	45
2017-2016	40
2015-2014	30
2013-2012	25
2011-2010	20
2009-2008	15
2007 and before	10
Maximum Score	50

C). AWARDING OF MARKS BASED ON COMMUNICATION AND OTHER ABILITIES

This section is very important as many candidates tie on parts A and B. This part, therefore, is used to break ties. You must be well versed with TSC and current affairs apart from having a clear understanding of your teaching areas.

You, at the same time, must have certified co-curricular certificates to ensure you scoop the maximum 5 marks in this section. Please note that no candidate should score zero in this area.

Scoring area	Maximum Score
Communication skills	1
Presentation	1
Participation in Co-curricular activities while teaching	1
Students’ academic performance	1
Special talents	1
Maximum Score	5

 

E). Teachers who have served as interns, before, are awarded an extra 10 marks provided they show evidence of internship service.

THE RECRUITMENT SCORE SHEETS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS ON PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE TERMS- 2020/2021