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Reverting to the old placement system is retrograde

“Educational assessment must overcome a central dilemma, … If there are no consequences attached to a test, then it will do little to motivate healthy change within the educational system; however, if the result of an assessment is highly consequential, then it may engender unproductive or undesirable outcomes such as narrowing the curriculum, “teaching to test,” and weakening the role of teacher” (Braun, Henry, et al (2006) Improving Education Through Assessment, Innovation, and Evaluation.

A paean to censorship

It takes a certain mindset for a person to believe that he or she has the right to determine what information, otherwise lawful, that the citizens of Guyana should receive.

Prostate cancer: removing the prostate

Satyendra Persaud MBBS DM(Urol) FCCS Registrar, Department of Urology San Fernando General Hospital, Trinidad and Tobago   Last time we discussed situations where it would be appropriate to observe low risk prostate cancer – this is called active surveillance.

Meeting of the greats: Garry Sobers sits with Muhammad Ali in the dressing room, England v West Indies, Lord’s, 1st day, June 16, 1966 (espncricinfo.com)

Globetrotting with Garry Sobers

In this week’s edition of In Search of West Indies Cricket, Roger Seymour retraces some of the destinations around the world where Garry Sobers has played.   

 Tomatoes with Basil Oil
Photo by Cynthia Nelson

Tomatoes with Basil Oil

I do not know which cuisine or who came up with the idea of pairing tomatoes with basil, but, as you know, it is an unbeatable combination – raw or cooked.

Joseph’s Coat

Coleus commonly called Joseph’s Coat originated in Indonesia, Thailand and the East Indies and is a member of the Mint family.

Newcomer to the local tournament circuit Calvin Giddings (right) opposes Maria Varona Thomas in the Engineering Construction Incorporated (ECI) seven-round tournament. Giddings performed creditably against Wendell Meusa and Thomas. He is a player to watch.

Newcomer is player to watch

At the start of the Engineering Construction Incorporated (ECI) chess competition two Saturdays ago, this column enquired whether the tournament should be considered the elimination one for the selection of players for 2016 Chess Olympiad.

Our elders

It is no secret that groups of elders in many societies are afflicted by a number of issues, such as health problems, financial woes and loneliness.

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