With December mock examinations approaching, Minister of Education Sonia Parag is urging Grade Six and Grade 11 students to take advantage of the free learning resources available through the Guyana Digital School.
In a video message shared on the Ministry of Education’s Facebook page on Tuesday, the minister encouraged students to make full use of the digital platform, which offers access to classroom content and live lessons to reinforce learning and help them prepare for their examinations with greater confidence.
Grade Six pupils will write their National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) mock examinations on December 2 and 3 in Social Studies, Science, Mathematics and English.
Grade 11 students will sit Mathematics on December 1 and English on December 2, with both subjects being examined under the Module One and Module Two format introduced by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC).
Minister Parag urged students to remain attentive during lessons, engage their teachers when they encounter difficulties and dedicate time to reviewing topics they have not fully mastered.
She explained that the mock examinations are designed to give students a clear indication of their academic progress, helping them identify gaps in their understanding and address these before the final examinations.
“From your mock exams one, you can be able to put in the effort for mock exams two and onwards to the final and your NGSA exams in April of 2027,” she said.
The minister also encouraged Grade Six pupils to recognise the value of consistent preparation.
For Grade 11 students, she urged them to pay particular attention to challenging subject areas and use the time remaining before the examinations to strengthen their understanding and improve their ability to apply what they have learnt.
Minister Parag also appealed to parents to create a supportive environment at home, cautioning against placing unnecessary pressure on children as they prepare for their examinations.
“Pressure is not the way to go. Support is the way to go,” she said, encouraging parents to provide reassurance and practical assistance throughout the preparation period.