THE National Grade Five Assessment is being taken by pupils nationwide, testing content from Grades Three and Four for the first time. These results are used as a diagnostic to guide teachers for the Grade Six year of teaching.
The Ministry of Education, on Wednesday, said the evaluation will assist in identifying the areas that require additional focus and represents a significant step towards improving the quality of education.

Armed with the information, educators can tailor their teaching strategies, curricula, and lesson plans to address the individual requirements of each pupil effectively.
To guarantee that pupils remain in school and that education is given effectively countrywide, the government is committed to providing assistance in the form of educational resources to teachers and learners.

In 2023, the government aims to procure more than $3.4 billion worth of textbooks for use at the primary and secondary levels, to ensure that learners are provided with the necessary learning resources.
The administration is also working to improve access to world-class education at all levels, and to improve the quality of Guyana’s human capital to compete globally and in the region.
A total of $94.4 billion was allocated to further improve access to quality education for Guyanese learners.