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Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ghana\u2019s education sector is reaching a watershed moment as the country sees unprecedented growth in Senior High School (SHS) enrolment.<\/p>\n

As of March 18, 2024, a total of 504,580 out of 554,033 students had been enrolled, representing 91.07%, compared to 448,803 out of 517,361 placed\/qualified students (86.75%) in 2023.<\/p>\n

In 2022, a total of 465,903 out of 532,038 placed\/qualified students (87.57%) were enrolled in SHS, compared to 425,397 out of 480,413 placed\/qualified students (88.55%) in 2020.<\/p>\n

The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, said the increase in enrolment shows the effectiveness of many government interventions and programmes targeted at improving access to education, and ensuring that every Ghanaian child has the opportunity to receive quality education.<\/p>\n

Quality<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to him, one of the most striking elements of the recent increase in SHS enrolment is that it has not come at the expense of quality.<\/p>\n

He noted that, despite the rise in student enrolment, they have remained committed to upholding high\u00a0educational standards.<\/p>\n

Dr. Adutwum stated that the implementation of the Free SHS programme, together with targeted interventions\u00a0to improve teaching and learning outcomes, has ensured students continue to receive\u00a0quality education that will prepare them for success in the future.<\/p>\n

Using data to back up his assertions, the minister noted that the years 2020, 2021, 2022\u00a0and 2023 (Free SHS graduates) were the only ones in the past\u00a0nine years in which more than 50% of candidates obtained A1-C6 in all Core Subjects, with the 2023 results being the best in the\u00a0nine years.<\/p>\n

\u201cNote that in the 2022 and 2023 year groups, more than 60% of candidates obtained A1-C6 in all Core Subjects. A1-C6 are the grades that are required for a student to qualify for admission into a tertiary institution in Ghana,\u201d he pointed out.<\/p>\n

In 2023, Dr. Adutwum said candidates obtained\u00a073.11% pass\u00a0in English Language, 66.82% pass\u00a0in Integrated Science, 62.23% pass\u00a0in Mathematics, and 76.76% pass\u00a0in Social Studies.<\/p>\n

In 2022, candidates achieved 60.39% in English Language, 62.45% in Integrated Science, 61.39% in Mathematics, and 71.51% in Social Studies.<\/p>\n

According to him, in\u00a02015, candidates obtained 45.2% in English Language, 28.7% in Integrated Science, 32.4% in Mathematics and 57.4% in Social Studies.<\/p>\n

The minister added that in 2016, candidates obtained 51.6% in English Language, 48.35% in Integrated Science, 33.12% in Mathematics and 54.55% in Social Studies.<\/p>\n

Leveraging on Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n

He noted that, as part of efforts to reposition Ghana\u2019s education system in accordance with the fourth industrial revolution, the government has launched the Smart Schools Project to improve the learning experience for SHS students.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Ghana Smart Schools Project (GSSP) is an extension of the government\u2019s free SHS and TVET digitalisation agenda to transform Ghana\u2019s economy,\u201d he pointed out.<\/p>\n

He explained that the project seeks to equip the Ghanaian students with the 21st\u00a0century learning opportunities to compete globally.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnder this project, all public SHS students (GES & TVET) would be supplied with tablets fully loaded with a customised Learning Management System (LMS).<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Government of Ghana has enrolled about 5.7 million children who have benefited while some are still benefiting from the Free SHS policy,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

He said the Government of Ghana is using education as a catalyst for the future transformation of the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cFree SHS has been a remarkable novelty after COVID-19 pandemic and other dire economic constraints.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have been able to sustain the Free SHS programme and has escalated it to include the distribution of free tablets to each public school (SHS\/TVET) and STEM. Every student gets a preloaded tablet accessorised with a backpack, solar recharged and an offline version of the course content,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Gender Parity<\/strong><\/p>\n

The minister also said Ghana had attained gender parity in SHS enrolment, surpassing many other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.<\/p>\n

\u201cA comparative analysis reveals that Ghana\u2019s progress in gender equality in education is commendable, with equal opportunities provided to both male and female students.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis achievement is a testament to the government\u2019s commitment to promoting gender equality and empowering girls through education,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n

Dr. Adutwum said by ensuring that all children, regardless of gender, have access to education, Ghana is paving the way for a more equitable society.<\/p>\n

By Ernest Kofi Adu<\/strong><\/p>\n

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