Ga West Municipal Director of Education, Victor Noye Tawiah has urged basic schools to make the study of Science, Mathematics, Computer and Engineering related subjects a priority.

According to him, there is an urgent need to whip up the interests of students towards Science and Maths solely to drive away the current phobia among learners. 

Speaking during the gland finale of the 2024 GA West Municipal BSTEM Quiz Competition, Ga West Municipal Director of Education,

Victor Noye Tawiah acknowledged that “Mathematics is a daily activity and sometimes if it is not taught well to a learner, that is where the phobia for the subject then develops. Therefore, we're encouraging the students to learn the Science and Maths subjects. We are also encouraging teachers to make the learning of Science and Maths very child-friendly, adopting methods the children can relate to.”

Mr. Tawiah noted “We're trying to develop and whip up the interest of teachers as well and give them some training to make the learning of this subject much more friendly to the learners. The only way the fear of students in learning Maths can go is when they are enjoying it and developing their love for the subject is crucial".

At the Grand finale of the Basic, Science Technology, Education and Mathematics (BSTEM) Quiz Competition, defending champions, Cherryfield Montessori School has won the GA West Municipal BSTEM Quiz Competition for the third time scoring 73 marks against the closest contender St. Sylanus R.C Basic School 1 that scored 39 marks whilst Doblo Gonno Methodist Basic School managed to garner 31marks.

Final Results:

Cherryfield Montessori School: 73

St. Sylanus R.C Basic School 1: 39

Doblo Gonno Methodist Basic School: 31

In all, a total of 118 basic schools within the GA West Municipality participated in the BSTEM Quiz Competition including 78 public basic schools and 40 private basic schools.

STEM Coordinator of GA West Municipal Educational Directorate, Justice Yaw Amewugah has acknowledged that the study of Science and Mathematics must be made practical to whip up the interests of pupils at the basic schools.

“When you make the study of Science and Maths practical, the children will love and pursue it. The new curriculum is made in such a way that we have to learn with the materials which are not yet available. Therefore, we're appealing to government to make available adequate materials to enhance the teaching and learning of Science and Maths,” Mr. Amewugah noted.