The Ministry of Education yesterday hosted a virtual consultation with 739 Grade Six teachers from both private and public schools to discuss the writing of the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA).
A press release from the Ministry of Education (MoE) stated that several teachers shared their views on the matter and made meaningful recommendations on how they believe the Ministry should address the matter. Some of the options discussed included having students write the full examination on content right up to Grade Six or the full examination but on content up to Grade Five. The meeting also examined the option of not having children write Papers I and II, or have them write both papers but with reduced questions. It was also recommended that students can complete projects as a means of assessment.
According to information provided to this newspaper by a teacher who wished to remain anonymous, a poll with questions and options was provided in the meeting and the option to have students be given the full paper but on content up to Grade Five garnered the most votes. Previously, the minister had said that most teachers have told the ministry that learners have completed their syllabus up to Grade Five.
