The Ministry of Education yesterday unveiled its latest Primary textbook series, “Mathematics Made Easy” and “Guyanese in the World”, at the Round House in Kingston, Georgetown.
Chief Education Officer of Literacy, Stembiso Grant, told those in attendance that the textbooks were meticulously structured to address the demand for culturally relevant materials and to consistently enhance and modernise the education system, with the aim of delivering a “world class education.” While the books take into account global requirements and trends, their content remains closely tied to the local context, thereby amplifying their efficacy within the classroom.
The “Social Studies: Guyanese in the world” text book will be available for students in grades One to Four while “Mathematics: Made Easy” will be available for grades One to Three. The new math textbook will give each child access to a comprehensive and contextual approach to Mathematics, while the Social Studies textbook will provide the lessons on societal and environmental norms and etiquette, along with the various resources across Guyana.
Both books were crafted with engaging attractive illustrations, and a modern curriculum with a child-friendly approach to learning by simplifying the concepts. They also contain an activities section which will allow the students to have an interactive sessions.
The launch was attended by students from seven primary schools, namely: Swan Primary, Linden-Soesdyke Highway; Laluni Primary, Linden-Soesdyke Highway; St Margaret’s Primary, Georgetown, Peter’s Hall Primary, East Bank Demerara; Yarrowkabra Primary, Linden-Soesdyke Highway; St Cuthberts Primary, Demerara/Mahaica; and Kurukuru Primary, Linden-Soesdyke Highway.
