The last contest of the second day of the Quarterfinals was set between Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary, Legon (PRESEC), Accra Academy (ACCRA ACA) and Pope John Min. Sem & SHS (POJOSS). The contest began on an eventful note for all three schools as they managed to answer their first major questions correctly, earning them three points each.
The competition for a slot in the semifinals was evident when PRESEC, Legon began snatching bonus points in the first round. At the end of the round, the Presbyterian Boys’ scored a spectacular mark of 30 points, putting them ahead of ACCRA ACA and POJOSS.
It was a heated speed race for ACCRA ACA and POJOSS as PRESEC rang in boldly and confidently and provided accurate answers to the questions. Though they couldn’t answer them all, they managed to add 11 points to their mark, keeping them in the lead. ACCRA ACA added a point to their score as well with POJOSS ending the round with three points adding to their round one score.
According to the Quizmistress, it was unclear as to which approach POJOSS and ACCRA ACA were headed towards in solving the ‘Problem of the Day. They weren’t able to attain any points for that round. The Presbyterian Boys, however, took a different yet strategic approach earning them a perfect score of 10/10 at the end of the third round. They received the Prudential Life NSMQ star award worth GHS2,800.00.
PRESEC, Legon just like Kumasi High School, came close to the ‘clean sheet’ after an impressive round four but missed their chance after losing the mark for their last question. Both ACCRA ACA and POJOSS put up an impressive performance in round four as well and added more points to their marks.
It was indeed an interesting day with thrilling sets of contests. All three schools could not impress in the last round. But “All the hard work had been done already”, it was just a round to calm their nerves and relax their brains. At the end of the day’s contests, PRESEC, Legon received the award for the AirtelTigo Highest Scorer of the day worth GHS3,000.00.
PRESEC – Legon will meet St. James Sem. SHS and Kumasi High School in the second Semifinal Contest scheduled for Sunday 23rd October, 2022 at 1 pm GMT.
Here are the round-by-round scores of the day’s second contest at the Saarah-Mensah auditorium.
Round One – General questions on Chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics.
Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary, Legon- 30pts
Accra Academy – 19pts
Pope John Min. Sem. & SHS. – 16pts
Round Two – The Speed Race
Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary, Legon- 41pts
Accra Academy – 20pts
Pope John Min. Sem. & SHS. – 19pts
Round Three – Problem of the Day
Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary, Legon- 10/10
Accra Academy – 0/10
Pope John Min. Sem. & SHS. – 0/10
Round Four – True or False
Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary, Legon- 64pts
Accra Academy – 30pts
Pope John Min. Sem. & SHS. – 26pts
Round Five – Riddles
Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary, Legon- 67pts
Accra Academy – 33pts
Pope John Min. Sem. & SHS. – 26pts
The 2022 edition of the National Science & Maths Quiz is sponsored by the Ghana Education Service, in partnership with Absa Bank, and supported by Joy News, GOIL, Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, AirtelTigo, Dano Milk, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Newmont Ghana, Puma Drinks, Accra College of Medicine, Academic City University College, YFM and Studio HD. This is a Primetime Production!
