Education Ministry eyes stronger numeracy interventions as maths lags behind literacy
The Ministry of Education is considering expanding numeracy-focused programmes across the country after recognizing that mathematics has not received the same level of attention as literacy in basic education. Isaac Atta Baah, Head of Unit in charge of Early Childhood Education and Principal Programmes Officer at the Ministry of Education, stated, "We've realised over the years that we have put a lot of interventions in place to help children to read, but it looks as if we've given little or no regard to numeracy."
Mr. Atta Baah spoke at the 2026 World Access Brainest National Abacus Competition in Accra, which promotes mathematics among children. He said the event highlighted the need for stronger national interventions to improve pupils' numeracy skills. He plans to submit a report on the competition to the Minister of Education and the ministry's management to explore ways of expanding the initiative nationwide. The proposal will first be discussed by the ministry's management before a decision is taken.
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Ghana's Ministry of Education is reviewing its approach to basic education, noting a disparity in attention between literacy and numeracy programs.
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