Jamaica must understand dynamics of learning to disrupt generational fear of Mathematics – JTA President Dr. Smith

Newly-minted President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Dr. Mark Smith says citizens have to truly understand the dynamics of learning if the country is to disrupt, what he calls, the generational fear of Mathematics.

Last Tuesday, the Caribbean Examination Council reported that there was a decline in the number of students who secured passes in Mathematics in this year’s May-June sitting of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate examinations.

Citing this, Dr. Smith stressed the importance of people procuring a different mindset when approaching the subject to prevent fear and ensure better results.

Dr. Smith was speaking at an event in Manchester on Friday.

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Several Clarendon businesses reallocating funds to pay high light bills issued this month

Newly-minted President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Dr. Mark Smith says citizens have to truly understand the dynamics of learning if the country is to disrupt, what he calls, the generational fear of Mathematics.

Last Tuesday, the Caribbean Examination Council reported that there was a decline in the number of students who secured passes in Mathematics in this year’s May-June sitting of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate examinations.

Citing this, Dr. Smith stressed the importance of people procuring a different mindset when approaching the subject to prevent fear and ensure better results.

Dr. Smith was speaking at an event in Manchester on Friday.

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It cannot be business as usual if we want improvements in education sector – JTA President Dr. Mark Smith

Newly-minted President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Dr. Mark Smith says citizens have to truly understand the dynamics of learning if the country is to disrupt, what he calls, the generational fear of Mathematics.

Last Tuesday, the Caribbean Examination Council reported that there was a decline in the number of students who secured passes in Mathematics in this year’s May-June sitting of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate examinations.

Citing this, Dr. Smith stressed the importance of people procuring a different mindset when approaching the subject to prevent fear and ensure better results.

Dr. Smith was speaking at an event in Manchester on Friday.

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JPS urging St. Elizabeth customers to prepare premises for electricity ahead of August 31 deadline

Newly-minted President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Dr. Mark Smith says citizens have to truly understand the dynamics of learning if the country is to disrupt, what he calls, the generational fear of Mathematics.

Last Tuesday, the Caribbean Examination Council reported that there was a decline in the number of students who secured passes in Mathematics in this year’s May-June sitting of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate examinations.

Citing this, Dr. Smith stressed the importance of people procuring a different mindset when approaching the subject to prevent fear and ensure better results.

Dr. Smith was speaking at an event in Manchester on Friday.

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Residents of Cumberland, St. Catherine dissatisfied with lack of effective communication by NWC regarding water disruptions

Newly-minted President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Dr. Mark Smith says citizens have to truly understand the dynamics of learning if the country is to disrupt, what he calls, the generational fear of Mathematics.

Last Tuesday, the Caribbean Examination Council reported that there was a decline in the number of students who secured passes in Mathematics in this year’s May-June sitting of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate examinations.

Citing this, Dr. Smith stressed the importance of people procuring a different mindset when approaching the subject to prevent fear and ensure better results.

Dr. Smith was speaking at an event in Manchester on Friday.

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Soldier shot and killed while on duty in Denham Town, Kingston this morning

Newly-minted President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Dr. Mark Smith says citizens have to truly understand the dynamics of learning if the country is to disrupt, what he calls, the generational fear of Mathematics.

Last Tuesday, the Caribbean Examination Council reported that there was a decline in the number of students who secured passes in Mathematics in this year’s May-June sitting of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate examinations.

Citing this, Dr. Smith stressed the importance of people procuring a different mindset when approaching the subject to prevent fear and ensure better results.

Dr. Smith was speaking at an event in Manchester on Friday.

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Rural community of Mountainside, St. Elizabeth rocked by double murder

Newly-minted President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Dr. Mark Smith says citizens have to truly understand the dynamics of learning if the country is to disrupt, what he calls, the generational fear of Mathematics.

Last Tuesday, the Caribbean Examination Council reported that there was a decline in the number of students who secured passes in Mathematics in this year’s May-June sitting of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate examinations.

Citing this, Dr. Smith stressed the importance of people procuring a different mindset when approaching the subject to prevent fear and ensure better results.

Dr. Smith was speaking at an event in Manchester on Friday.

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Administrative staff at University of Technology threatens to withdraw service over compensation issues

Newly-minted President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Dr. Mark Smith says citizens have to truly understand the dynamics of learning if the country is to disrupt, what he calls, the generational fear of Mathematics.

Last Tuesday, the Caribbean Examination Council reported that there was a decline in the number of students who secured passes in Mathematics in this year’s May-June sitting of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate examinations.

Citing this, Dr. Smith stressed the importance of people procuring a different mindset when approaching the subject to prevent fear and ensure better results.

Dr. Smith was speaking at an event in Manchester on Friday.

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Five men charged in connection with cocaine bust in Havendale remanded when they appeared in court today

Newly-minted President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Dr. Mark Smith says citizens have to truly understand the dynamics of learning if the country is to disrupt, what he calls, the generational fear of Mathematics.

Last Tuesday, the Caribbean Examination Council reported that there was a decline in the number of students who secured passes in Mathematics in this year’s May-June sitting of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate examinations.

Citing this, Dr. Smith stressed the importance of people procuring a different mindset when approaching the subject to prevent fear and ensure better results.

Dr. Smith was speaking at an event in Manchester on Friday.

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St. Catherine North Police link mass shooting at wake in Back Pasture, near Point Hill to dispute between community members

Newly-minted President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Dr. Mark Smith says citizens have to truly understand the dynamics of learning if the country is to disrupt, what he calls, the generational fear of Mathematics.

Last Tuesday, the Caribbean Examination Council reported that there was a decline in the number of students who secured passes in Mathematics in this year’s May-June sitting of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate examinations.

Citing this, Dr. Smith stressed the importance of people procuring a different mindset when approaching the subject to prevent fear and ensure better results.

Dr. Smith was speaking at an event in Manchester on Friday.

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