Math Teachers Praised For Helping To Improve CSEC Results

The nation’s educators have been commended for rising to a challenge presented by Minister of Education, The Honorable Michael Brown.

The challenge, back in 2013, was for mathematical passes in the country to be raised 20% by 2015.

In announcing that the mark was met, Coordinator of Mathematics within the Ministry of Education Dr Caron Weston says she is very pleased with the CSEC math results this year.

Out of the 19 schools that participated in CSEC, 14 schools had increased performances. The average increase was of 21% from 2013.

Baptist Academy received special mention for its one hundred per cent pass rate, with each student receiving a Grade One.

Glansville Secondary School was also recognized for its jump from 0% passes to 60%. Dr. Weston says that Jennings Secondary School remained at 26%, the same as last year, but blames this on the possible fainting that took place during the academic year.

She adds that factors hindering schools from passing could be chalked up to the need for improved time management.