Grade 4 students show improved performance in pep with, national literacy targets met

Students at the grade 4 level have shown improved performance in the latest Primary Exit Profile (PEP) assessments, with national literacy targets met and steady improvement in mathematics.

The students sat their language arts and mathematics performance task exams earlier this year and the results were released last week.

Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon shared the update during a church service hosted by the Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (JTEC), marking World Teachers’ Day and the start of J-TEC week.

Dr. Morris Dixon said despite the challenges in the education sector there are “rays of sunshine” to be celebrated.

She praised teachers across the island for helping to drive the gains.

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Manchester High principal hopeful in search for missing student

Students at the grade 4 level have shown improved performance in the latest Primary Exit Profile (PEP) assessments, with national literacy targets met and steady improvement in mathematics.

The students sat their language arts and mathematics performance task exams earlier this year and the results were released last week.

Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon shared the update during a church service hosted by the Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (JTEC), marking World Teachers’ Day and the start of J-TEC week.

Dr. Morris Dixon said despite the challenges in the education sector there are “rays of sunshine” to be celebrated.

She praised teachers across the island for helping to drive the gains.

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JTA President urges Gov’t to recognize teacher compensation as critical pillar of national, economic development and not just budget expense

Students at the grade 4 level have shown improved performance in the latest Primary Exit Profile (PEP) assessments, with national literacy targets met and steady improvement in mathematics.

The students sat their language arts and mathematics performance task exams earlier this year and the results were released last week.

Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon shared the update during a church service hosted by the Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (JTEC), marking World Teachers’ Day and the start of J-TEC week.

Dr. Morris Dixon said despite the challenges in the education sector there are “rays of sunshine” to be celebrated.

She praised teachers across the island for helping to drive the gains.

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Residents of Trafalgar Park affected by floodwaters again

Students at the grade 4 level have shown improved performance in the latest Primary Exit Profile (PEP) assessments, with national literacy targets met and steady improvement in mathematics.

The students sat their language arts and mathematics performance task exams earlier this year and the results were released last week.

Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon shared the update during a church service hosted by the Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (JTEC), marking World Teachers’ Day and the start of J-TEC week.

Dr. Morris Dixon said despite the challenges in the education sector there are “rays of sunshine” to be celebrated.

She praised teachers across the island for helping to drive the gains.

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Students at the grade 4 level have shown improved performance in the latest Primary Exit Profile (PEP) assessments, with national literacy targets met and steady improvement in mathematics.

The students sat their language arts and mathematics performance task exams earlier this year and the results were released last week.

Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon shared the update during a church service hosted by the Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (JTEC), marking World Teachers’ Day and the start of J-TEC week.

Dr. Morris Dixon said despite the challenges in the education sector there are “rays of sunshine” to be celebrated.

She praised teachers across the island for helping to drive the gains.

Read More

Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for several parishes 

Students at the grade 4 level have shown improved performance in the latest Primary Exit Profile (PEP) assessments, with national literacy targets met and steady improvement in mathematics.

The students sat their language arts and mathematics performance task exams earlier this year and the results were released last week.

Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon shared the update during a church service hosted by the Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (JTEC), marking World Teachers’ Day and the start of J-TEC week.

Dr. Morris Dixon said despite the challenges in the education sector there are “rays of sunshine” to be celebrated.

She praised teachers across the island for helping to drive the gains.

Read More

Police intensify operations to apprehend reputed leader of Bottom Marverly Gang

Students at the grade 4 level have shown improved performance in the latest Primary Exit Profile (PEP) assessments, with national literacy targets met and steady improvement in mathematics.

The students sat their language arts and mathematics performance task exams earlier this year and the results were released last week.

Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon shared the update during a church service hosted by the Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (JTEC), marking World Teachers’ Day and the start of J-TEC week.

Dr. Morris Dixon said despite the challenges in the education sector there are “rays of sunshine” to be celebrated.

She praised teachers across the island for helping to drive the gains.

Read More

Companies Office of Jamaica reports more transactions with fewer in-person customers as its digital services grow

Students at the grade 4 level have shown improved performance in the latest Primary Exit Profile (PEP) assessments, with national literacy targets met and steady improvement in mathematics.

The students sat their language arts and mathematics performance task exams earlier this year and the results were released last week.

Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon shared the update during a church service hosted by the Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (JTEC), marking World Teachers’ Day and the start of J-TEC week.

Dr. Morris Dixon said despite the challenges in the education sector there are “rays of sunshine” to be celebrated.

She praised teachers across the island for helping to drive the gains.

Read More

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Students at the grade 4 level have shown improved performance in the latest Primary Exit Profile (PEP) assessments, with national literacy targets met and steady improvement in mathematics.

The students sat their language arts and mathematics performance task exams earlier this year and the results were released last week.

Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon shared the update during a church service hosted by the Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (JTEC), marking World Teachers’ Day and the start of J-TEC week.

Dr. Morris Dixon said despite the challenges in the education sector there are “rays of sunshine” to be celebrated.

She praised teachers across the island for helping to drive the gains.

Read More

Two men in custody following discovery of  unlicensed ganja farm in St.Mary

Students at the grade 4 level have shown improved performance in the latest Primary Exit Profile (PEP) assessments, with national literacy targets met and steady improvement in mathematics.

The students sat their language arts and mathematics performance task exams earlier this year and the results were released last week.

Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon shared the update during a church service hosted by the Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (JTEC), marking World Teachers’ Day and the start of J-TEC week.

Dr. Morris Dixon said despite the challenges in the education sector there are “rays of sunshine” to be celebrated.

She praised teachers across the island for helping to drive the gains.

Read More