Education Ministry expands NGSA support across regions

The Education Ministry, through the National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD), is intensifying its efforts to strengthen preparation for the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) with targeted training for Grade Six teachers nationwide. On March 5 and 6, a training session was held in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), where 104 teachers participated.

The focus was on reinforcing key concepts and sharpening instructional practices to better support learners ahead of the NGSA examination, the Education Ministry said on a social media post. Meanwhile, with NGSA lessons now expanded to 41 locations across Regions Two; Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara); Four (Demerara-Mahaica); Five (Mahaica-Berbice); Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) and 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice), as well as Georgetown, NCERD Math Unit providing wider access to critical academic support. More than 1,500 pupils are currently benefiting from the programme, which aims to boost their confidence, knowledge and skills in preparation for the exams.