Pilot project introduced to boost CSEC Maths,English pass rates

Priya Manickchand

A five-month long pilot project will be introduced in 32 secondary schools throughout the country to reverse sagging performances in Mathematics and English.

New Education Minister Priya Manickchand an-nounced the initiative at a meeting with head-teachers, heads of department and teachers at the National Centre for Education Resource Development (NCERD) on Thursday, saying that it is intended to increase pass rates by 20%.

To this end, Manickchand assured that the over 4,000 Fifth Form students, who will be sitting the