Grade 5 Assessment a “diagnostic tool” for improved teaching strategies – MoE

The National Grade Five Assessment, which is currently being administered for the first time to pupils in Guyana, will provide valuable insights for teachers as they gear up to instruct Grade Six pupils.
The Education Ministry on Wednesday said the test would evaluate material from Grades Three and Four. According to a DPI report, the evaluation would assist in identifying the areas that require additional focus, and represents a significant step towards improving the quality of education.
Armed with the information, educators can tailor their teaching strategies, curricula and lesson plans to effectively address the individual requirements of each student.
To guarantee that students remain in school and that education is given effectively countrywide, the Government is committed to providing assistance in the form of educational resources to teachers and students.
In 2023, the Government aims to procure more than $3.4 billion worth of textbooks for use at the primary and secondary levels, to ensure students are provided with the necessary learning resources.
The administration is also working to improve access to world-class education at all levels, and to improve the quality of Guyana’s human capital to compete globally and regionally.
A total of $94.4 billion was allocated to further improve access to quality education for Guyanese students.