Ministry: Only 19 per cent of SBAs outstanding

THE Education Ministry has reported that more than 80 per cent of school based assessments (SBAs) have been completed.

The ministry in a release stated that at this time the data indicates that only 19 per cent of SBA submissions are outstanding at the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) level and just three per cent at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) level.

“This low percentage and the fact that schools were suddenly closed on March 16, 2020, point to the fact that teachers have continued to work with their students during the period of school closure.”

The ministry stated that secondary school teachers responded positively to the ministry’s call to report for duty from Monday to assist students who have outstanding SBAs at both the CSEC and CAPE levels.

“Reports indicate that Form Five and Six students were engaged in all public secondary schools in Trinidad, with the exception of only six schools which have already completed their SBAs.”

The ministry also provided a breakdown of attendance on Monday:

- at Caroni District Education District there were 46 teachers attending to 125 students in ten subject areas;

- at North Eastern Education District there were 15 teachers attending 67 students in 15 subject areas;

- at South Eastern Education District there were 16 teachers attending 84 students in nine subject areas;

- at Port of Spain Education District there were 130 teachers attending 526 students in 30 subject areas;

- at Victoria Education District there were 19 teachers attending 213 students in 12 subject areas;

- at St George East Education District there were 32 teachers attending 110 students in 18 subject areas;

- and at St Patrick Education District there were 19 teachers attending 97 students in 30 subject areas.

In the release, Education Minister Anthony Garcia commended principals and their support staff who reported to schools to ensure the necessary cleaning and sanitising of schools took place to ensure a safe environment for our teachers and students.

“I am very pleased with the turnout of secondary school teachers, bearing in mind that a rostering system had to be implemented to ensure that social distancing is observed. I want to publicly commend and thank the teachers for their continued commitment to ensure the success of all of our students”.

The ministry stated it continued to support students at all levels of the education system and it remained committed to working with all stakeholders of the education system of TT in ensuring that the nation’s children are supported during the period of covid19.

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