An Evaluation of School-Based Assessment Implementation in Ghana: A Case of Jasikan Municipality

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the implementation of the SBA (School-Based Assessment) policy in basic schools in the Jasikan Municipality of the Oti Region of Ghana. The study utilized a cross-sectional research design with a quantitative research approach, sampling 273 teachers using a stratified random sampling technique. The questionnaire was used as the primary data collection instrument, and data were analyzed using frequency tables and the relative importance index. The findings revealed that providing teachers with the policy document was the most critical factor in SBA implementation, while inadequate logistics supply was the biggest challenge. The constant supervision of teachers by headteachers and GES (Ghana Education Service) was identified as the most crucial strategy to ensure the successful implementation of the SBA policy. Therefore, the study suggests that GES should enforce the use of the SBA policy in all basic schools in the Jasikan Municipality to address the challenges and ensure successful implementation.