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Early Childhood Teacher and final year student at the Mico University College, Roymane Robinson (right), engages students in a practical demonstration of a Mathematics teaching method utilising the abacus, a simple calculating tool, at Mico’s research day, recently. The event was held under the theme: ‘The Transforming Power of Mathematics for National Development’.

Mico University College Gives More Gas to Mathematics Drive

“There is no need to fear Mathematics,” is the compelling message the Mico University College wants to drive home to teachers of the subject as well as students. The institution is seeking to demystify Mathematics and present it in integrated...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, addressing the opening ceremony of the Mico University College Research Day, in St. Andrew, on March 24.

Persons Urged to Become Teachers of Mathematics

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (2nd left), is greeted by students at the Red Hills Primary School in St. Andrew, at the official opening of the institution on February 26. Looking on in background is Member of Parliament for West Rural St. Andrew, Paul Buchanan. (FILE)

New Starting Time For GSAT Exam

Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology at the Mico University College, Professor Bermadee Briscoe, addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’, recently.

Mico University Stages Research Day March 25

Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education, Dr. Grace McLean.

Arrangements in Place for GSAT Sitting Next Week

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Day One of GSAT Went Smoothly

Day one of the 2015 sitting of the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) went off smoothly with all of the 1112 centres island-wide opening and on time. The starting time was changed this year to 9:30 a.m. to allow for the abatement of smoke that rises from the fire at the Riverton City disposal site earlier in the morning....

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NPSC Urges Parents to Continue Support for GSAT Students

The National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) is appealing to parents to continue to support and encourage their children in light of the postponement of the sitting of Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT). The NPSC noted that GSAT is a very stressful time for children and parents, which may result in the children becoming very nervous and this usually comes out...

Director of Alumni and Development at the Mico University College, Sharon Wolfe (centre), provides details of activities for the institution’s Research Day 2015, slated for March 24 to 25, while addressing a JIS Think Tank on March 17. Listening are Acting Dean of the Faculty of Education, Mico University College, Rudolph Sewell (left); and Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology, Professor Bermadee Briscoe.

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Mico University to Share New Trends in Mathematics Education

The Mico University College will be presenting new techniques and developments in mathematics education at its annual Research Day slated for March 24 to 25 at the institution’s Kingston campus. The move is in keeping with the Ministry of Education’s focus on improving student achievement in mathematics as a critical part of the development process. Director of Alumni and Development...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (second right), along with Speaker of the House and Member of Parliament for South Manchester, Hon. Michael Peart (left), and Managing Director, National Education Trust, Yvonne Clarke (right), look on, as Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuo Takase ( third right), presents a cheque for approximately $12 million to Board Chairman of the Campbell’s Castle All Age School in South Manchester, Carmen Ward, following the signing of a contract for renovation works at the school, during a ceremony at the Japanese Embassy on Oxford Road, in Kingston, on March 17.

11 years ago Education

All Age School in South Manchester to Benefit from $12 Million Grant

The Campbell’s Castle All Age School in South Manchester is to benefit from rehabilitation works, as a result of a $12 million grant being provided by the Government of Japan. Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuo Takase and Chairman of the school Board, Carmen Ward, signed the contract for the upgrading, on March 17, during a ceremony at the...

Students of the Lethe Primary and Infant School in Southern St. James at a ceremony recently, when computer tablets were presented to the students by past students of the school.

11 years ago Education

Lethe Primary Gets Computer Tablets from Past Students

Two hundred students and teachers of the Lethe Primary and Infant School, in Southern St. James, are to receive new computer tablets, courtesy of past students, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Webbe, through their company, Caribbean e-Book Limited. The first set of 50 tablets were presented to the school by the Webbes during the official launch of the progamme at the...

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Ascot Students Sent Home

Ascot Infant, Primary and High schools in Portmore, St. Catherine, were closed this morning, due to an increase in smog in the area. The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has reported that the smoke coming from the Riverton City disposal site has spread to sections of the Gregory Park, Waterford and Greater Portmore communities and to sections...

Chief Education Officer at the Ministry of Education, Dr. Grace McLean, makes a point during a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

11 years ago Education

Education Ministry to Address Male Learning Trend

Local and international partnerships are being utilized by the Ministry of Education to address the continuing trend of females outperforming males in the classroom. Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Dr. Grace McLean, in an interview with JIS News, said the Ministry has partnered with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Commonwealth Secretariat to...