SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT OF GOMOA EAST DISTRICT EDUCATION DIRECTORATE

SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT OF GOMOA EAST DISTRICT EDUCATION DIRECTORATE

VISION

To provide relevant, competitive and practically oriented Science and Mathematics education to all children of school going age in the District to enable them acquire knowledge and skills for life to develop their potentials to be productive, technologically oriented and innovative to facilitate poverty reduction, and promote socio economic growth and national development.

To implement policies formulated by MOESS with regards to Science and Mathematics to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of teaching and learning of Science and Mathematics to achieve development, innovation and technologically oriented mindedness for the benefit of all Ghanaians.

MISSION

l To periodically organise and conduct INSET for Science and Mathematics teachers on challenging topics.

l To intensify inspection and ensure effective and efficient use of contact hours.

l To encourage, support, monitor and conduct Science and Mathematics project exhibitions / fairs.

l To annually organise and conduct Science and Mathematics quiz competition.

l To ensure that revision lessons are organised and conducted for JHS Form three (3) pupils in schools whose performance in BECE are not encouraging and needs assistance.

l To initiate and sustain formation of Science and Mathematics Clubs in all basic schools in the District.

l To organise and conduct Science and Mathematics clinic for JHS pupils.

REPORTS OF ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT

² 2013

REPORTS ON CONDUCTING SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS QUIZ COMPETITIONS FOR JHS THREE (3) PUPILS IN EACH OF THE TEN CIRCUITS IN THE DISTRICT

The Science and Mathematics Quiz Competitions were conducted in each of the ten circuits. Two and a half packets of a ball pen and sheets of paper were distributed to the contestants.

Some circuits, such as Aboso-Benso, Ekwamkrom, Pomadze, Potsi, Ojobi, Buduburam and Nyanyano financially supported the programme. The contestants in the above stated circuits were given refreshment and the quiz master was also given his T & T allowance.

The programme was very successful in each of the circuits. Both the pupils and the teachers were appreciative of it and cooperated much for its success.

The dates and the results of the quiz programme are as shown in the table below:

PRELIMINARY LEVEL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS QUIZ COMPETITION RESULTS - NOVEMBER 2013

POSITION	ZONE ‘A’
	CIRCUIT
	OBUASI (4/11/13)	AFRANSI (5/11/13)	ABOSO-BENSO (6/11/13)	EKWAMKROM (7/11/13)	POMADZE (11/11/13)
1st	Obuasi Presby JHS	Akwamu D/A JHS	Aboso –Benso D/A ‘C’ Basic	Brofoyedur/ Mangoase D/A JHS	Awomberew Meth. Basic
2nd	Esikuma D/A JHS	Afransi D/A JHS ‘A’ & ‘B’	Aboso –Benso D/A ‘A’ Basic	Osamkrom D/A JHS	Pomadze D/A JHS
3rd	Gyaman D/A JHS	Achiansi Methodist JHS	Aboso –Benso D/A ‘B’ Basic	Ekwamkrom SDA JHS	Abonyin D/A JHS
4th	Lome Muslim D/A JHS	Darhom D/A JHS	Aboso Benso Zion Basic	Jukwa D/A JHS	Abaasa No. 1 Presby Basic
5th	Ofaso D/A JHS	*Kwame Adwer D/A JHS	Mensakwaa D/A JHS	Manso D/A JHS	Oguaakrom/Nyakuadze D/A JHS
6th	Obuasi D/A JHS	Afransi D/A JHS	Otapirow D/A JHS	Brofoyedur D/A JHS	Nsuaem D/A Basic
7th		Achiansi D/A JHS		Ayensuadze Presby Basic	Chapess D/A JHS
8th				Ekwamkrom Methodist JHS
POSITION	ZONE ‘B’
	CIRCUIT
	POTSIN (12/11/13)	BUDUATTA (13/11/13)	OJOBI (14/11/13)	BUDUBURAM (18/11/13)	NYANYANO (19/11/13)
1st	Dominase D/A JHS	Akramang D/A JHS	Ojobi D/A Basic ‘B’	ST. Gregory Catholic Basic	Nyanyano Methodist Basic
2nd	Potsi D/A JHS	Amoada D/A JHS	Fetteh C. O. C. Basic	Buduburam D/A JHS ‘A&B’	Nyanyano Kakraba Zion ‘A’ JHS
3rd	Mpota D/A JHS	Dasum D/A JHS	Akotsi Zion JHS	Fetteh Kakraba SDA JHS	Nyanyano Kakraba Zion ‘B’ JHS
4th	Adzintem D/A JHS	Odembo D/A JHS	Fetteh SDA Dawson Memorial Basic	Buduburam D/A JHS ‘C’	Nyanyano D/A JHS
5th	Dabanyin D/A JHS	Buduatta D/A JHS	Ojobi D/A Basic ‘ A’	Apra SDA Basic	Dampase D/A JHS
6th	Okyereko Meth. JHS	Adabra AME Zion	Fetteh D/A JHS ‘A’ & ‘B’
7th	Panfokrom D/A JHS	Odumasi D/A JHS	Kweikrom D/A Basic

Recommendation:

1. It was suggested that the programme should be repeated every term in order to keep the pupils revising their lessons learnt in Science and Mathematics.

2. It was also suggested that, prior to the first mock examination, the JHS three(3) pupils should be made to write examination in Integrated Science, Mathematics and English Language subjects at designated centres close to them, under effective invigilation, so as to expose them for writing examinations outside their school premises before the B.E.C.E. This will go a long way to reduce stress in them during the BECE.

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Richard Akorli

Science Coordinator

Gomoa East

² 2014

REPORT ON A-DAY MATHEMATICS WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN CENTRAL REGION HELD ON 26^TH NOVEMBER, 2014 AT GHANA NATIONAL COLLEGE, CAPE COAST

INTRODUCTION

Mathematics Association of Ghana (MAG) organised a-day Mathematics workshop for Mathematics teachers in Junior High Schools and Senior High Schools in the region on 26^th November, 2014 at Ghana National College, Cape Coast. The theme was, “The role of Mathematics Teachers in demystifying Mathematics”. The slogan for the association is: MAG!!! Total Development!!!

OPENING

The workshop started at about 9:30am with a prayer from Rev. Peter Ansah, a Mathematics teacher in Nyanyano Methodist Basic School.

ATTENDANCE

Eighty-nine (89) participants attended the workshop out of which thirteen (13) participants were from Gomoa East District. The participants from Gomoa East District are shown in the table below:

S/N	NAME OF PARTICIPANT	NAME OF SCHOOL	CIRCUIT
1	Rev. Peter K. Ansah	Nyanyano Methodist Basic	Nyanyano
2	Isaac Sackey	Gyaman D/A JHS	Obuasi
3	Elizabeth NKum	Esikuma D/A JHS	Obuasi
4	Rance Ghorman	Obuasi Presby JHS	Obuasi
5	Pele Botwey	Kwame Adwer D/A JHS	Afransi
6	Mark Asabir-Ampah	Nsuaem D/A JHS	Pomadze
7	Stephen Sarfo	Chapess-Ossamadih D/A JHS	Pomadze
8	Jervis Kumi Enyan	Oguaakrom D/A JHS	Pomadze
9	William Ofei-Mensah	Abaasa Presby JHS	Pomadze
10	Henry Appiah-Nimoh	Awomberew Methodist JHS	Pomadze
11	Anthony Ntsiful	Abonyi D/A JHS	Pomadze
12	Kenneth Dickson	ST. Gregory Basic	Buduburam
13	Richard Akorli	D.E.O

INTRODUCTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND FACILITATORS

The regional secretary for MAG, Mr. Ebenezer Abraham introduced the chairperson, Mrs. Juliana Owusu Ansah, the headmistress of Ghana National College, Cape Coast and the facilitators among which were Mr. Charles Acquah, Mr. Alex Asare Inkoom, Richard Arthur Payne, Mr. John Kofi Sam and Mr. Samuel Agbornu.

WELCOME ADDRESS

The chairperson, Mrs. Juliana Owusu Ansah welcomed the facilitators and the participants to the workshop. She expressed her joy for hosting the workshop. She stated that Mathematics was being taught theoretically instead of adopting a practical approach to teach the subject. She emphasized, “Teaching Mathematics in abstract is one of the factors contributing to the poor performance of the students in the subject”. She, therefore, encouraged the participants to take the workshop seriously and adopt a practical approach in teaching Mathematics to remove the mystery around it.

WASSCE 2014 MATHEMATICS RESULT ANALYSIS

The STMIE Regional Coordinator, Mr. Richard Arthur Payne, told the participants that the performance of students in WASSCE 2014 Core Mathematics was generally not good. He said out of 16,268 students, from 43 schools which submitted their results to him, 4,429 students had between A1 - C6, representing 27.197% and 11,567 students had between D7 – F9 representing 71.08%. The rest were absent.

WORKSHOP

Mr. Alex Asare Inkoom took the participants through a practical approach to teach Mathematics. He said,” Mathematics is made of concepts, generalization and skills”. He demonstrated how to teach an area and a circumference of a circle, using a practical approach. He advised the participants not to teach concepts using definitions, but rather examples and guide the students to deduce relations or generalizations from the concepts.

The participants were later grouped into two:

· SHS Mathematics Teachers

· JHS Mathematics Teachers

JHS MATHEMATICS TEACHERS’ GROUP

1. Mr. John Kofi Sam of Adisadel College took the participants through how best they could help teach Mathematics. He said the teachers should:

· give themselves challenges and work towards them.

· draw scheme of work vis-à-vis past questions.

· break down the scheme of work.

· work as a team and in cooperation.

He guided the participants to form and solve equations from word problems.

2. Mr. Charles Acquah, supported by Mr. Samuel Agbornu, took the participants through marking BECE Mathematics scripts.

RECOMMENDATION

Only thirteen (13) out of over sixty –eight (68) Mathematics teachers benefitted from the workshop from Gomoa East District. It is therefore recommended that a similar workshop is organised in the District. A chief examiner may be invited to brief the teachers about WAEC expectation as far as Mathematics and Integrated Science are concerned.

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Richard Akorli

Science Coordinator

Gomoa East

REPORT ON SCIENCE FAIR – 2014

The ten (10) circuits in Gomoa East District had been grouped into zone A,B and C as shown below:

ZONE ‘A’	ZONE ‘B’	ZONE ‘C’
Obuasi Circuit	Ekwamkrom Circuit	Buduatta Circuit
Afransi Circuit	Pomadze Circuit	Ojobi Circuit
Aboso-Benso Circuit	Potsi Circuit	Bduburam
		Nyanyano

The science fair was conducted on 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4^th July, 2014 respectively in each of the zones and the best projects were selected for the District science fair. Ten (10),eleven (11) and thirteen (13) schools participated in each of the zonal science fairs respectively.

Five (5)projects , six (6) projects and five (5) projects ,respectively, were selected from zones ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ for the District Science fair.The results for each of the zonal science fairs have been attached to the report.

The District Science fair was conducted on 8^th July, 2014 at Potsin T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School. Ten(10) schools participated and six science projected were selected. The Headmaster of Potsin T.I. Ahmadiyya SHS and the District Director of Education were present. The result of the projects judged has been attached to the report.

Here are few photographs taken during the District science fair.

Recommendation

Heads of schools who could not participate in the science fairs should be invited to explain why their schools did not participate.

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Richard Akorli

Science Coordinator

Gomoa East

REPORT ON INTER-SCHOOL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS QUIZ COMPETITION FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN BUDUBURAM CIRCUIT, HELD IN GREAT ANDOH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PREMISES ON 26^TH FEBRUARY, 2014

The Quiz was organised, in collaboration with the heads of private schools in the circuit, by the Circuit Supervisor, Mr. Richard Adolf Appiah Otoo.

The participated private schools included:

1. Anata International School

2. J. T. Addo Memorial Basic School

3. Rev. Sarpong Academy

4. MacZart Academy

5. Christian Preparatory School

6. Great Andoh International School

The scores and positions are shown in the table below:

NAME OF SCHOOL	SCORE	POSITION
ANATA INT. SCHOOL	40	1^ST
J.T. ADDO MEM. BASIC SCHOOL	22	2^ND
MACZAT ACADEMY	18	3^RD
GREAT ANDOH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL	17	4^TH
CHRISTIAN PREP. SCHOOL	16	5^TH
REV. SARPONG ACADEMY	15	6^TH

The programme ended successfully and everyone was happy about it.

Recommendation

Next academic year, the private schools in each circuit should be encouraged to organise similar programme so that there will be inter-circuit and inter-zonal Science and Mathematics Quiz competitions for the private schools. The first three winning schools of the inter-zonal competition of the private schools will meet the first three winning schools of the inter-zonal competition of the public schools.

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Richard Akorli

Science Coordinator

Gomoa East.

REPORT ON SCIENCE IN-SERVICE TRAINING ORGANISED IN EACH OF THE CIRCUITS

The Science In-Service Training was successfully organised and facilitated on Basic Electronics and chemical equation. The science teachers from each of the schools in each circuit were present except few who were absent with or without permission

The date, venue and topics are shown in table below:

DATE	CIRCUIT	VENUE	TOPIC
28/01/14	Obuasi	Esikumah D/A JHS	Basic Electronics
30/01/14	Afransi	Afransi AME Zion JHS	Basic Electronics
04/02/14	Aboso-Benso	Akropong No.2 SDA Basic	Basic Electronics
06/02/14	Ekwamkrom	Brofoyedur D/A JHS	Basic Electronics
11/02/14	Pomadze	Oguaakrom/Nyakuadze D/A JHS	Basic Electronics
13/02/14	Potsin	Potsi D/A JHS	Chemical Equations
18/02/14	Buduatta	Buduatta D/A JHS	Basic Electronics
20/02/14	Ojobi	Akotsi AME Zion JHS	Basic Electronics
25/02/14	Buduburam	Buduburam D/A JHS “A&B”	Basic Electronics
27/02/14	Nyanyano	Nyanyano Methodist JHS	Basic Electronics

The INSET was in three sessions:

i. Pre-Delivery Discussion

ii. Delivery

iii. Post-Delivery Discussion

PRE-DELIVERY DISCUSSION

Science teachers from the various schools in each circuit were welcomed. The rationale for the choice of the topic and what was expected of each teacher were discussed. Demonstration lesson type of INSET was agreed upon and the demonstrator introduced.

DELIVERY

Demonstration lesson was presented by the Science Coordinator in each of the circuits and other science teachers observed.

Below are some of pictures taken during the lesson presentation:

POST-DELIVERY DISCUSSION

Some of the strengths and weaknesses of the lesson discussed are as follows:

Strengths

i. The introduction of the lesson was good. Thus, the RPK was properly linked to the introduction of the lesson.

ii. Pupils became interested in the lesson as it was introduced.

iii. The TLMs were appropriately and effectively used

iv. Pupils actively participated in the lesson. Thus, the lesson was child-centered and made practical.

v. The lesson was presented systematically

vi. There was excellent use of the chalkboard and effective class control

vii. Mastery of the subject area was exhibited.

viii. The voice audibility was good.

ix. Varied methods of teaching were used and the questions were well distributed.

x. Worksheets were distributed to the pupils to do group work and exercises were given at the end of the lessons.

Weaknesses

i. The lesson lightly exceeded two periods of 70 minutes

ii. Some of the TLMs were not sufficient for large class size of over seventy (70) pupils in a class(e.g. JHS 1B of Buduburam D/A JHS “A&B”)

The Way Forward

The science teachers in each circuit, except Nyanyano circuit, agreed to meet thrice a term to share ideas on the challenging topics, either through demonstration lesson, peer teaching or TLMs preparation and usage. The Nyanyano circuit science teachers agreed to meet twice a term.

Recommendation

Science INSET & Project Fund should be established in each circuit. This should be discussed at Headteachers’ meetings.

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Richard Akorli

(Science Coordinator) Gomoa East

REPORTS ON INSPECTION OF SCHOOL –BASED ASSESSMENT IN SELECTED JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS

08/01/14:

v Oguaakrom/Nyakuadze D/A JHS and Brofoyedur –Mangoase D/A JHS were visited to inspect School-Based Assessment CAT1,CAT2,CAT3 and CAT4 in Integrated Science.

The science teacher at Oguaakrom /Nyakuadze D/A JHS administered CAT 1, CAT 2 and CAT 3, except CAT 4 which he said was due to sporting activities.

v At Brofoyedur/Mangoase D/A/JHS, the science teacher also administered CAT 1, CAT 2 and CAT 3 in all the three classes. He also administered CAT 4 in JHS 1and JHS2 except JHS 3, which said was due to the sporting activities.

09/01/14;

Three schools were visited to inspect the SBA. The schools included Pomadze/Asebu D/A JHS, Chapess/Ossamedih D/A JHS and Nuaem D/A JHS.

v At Pomadze/Asebu D/A JHS, the science teacher administered CAT 1, CAT 2 and CAT 3 in all the three classes, except CAT 4 that she could not administer and the reason was given to be the sporting activities. She designed the SBA Form which all the teachers used to record the pupils’ assessment scores in the first term.

v At Chapess/Ossamedih D/A JHS, the science teacher also administered CAT 1, CAT 2 and CAT 3, except CAT 4, in all the three classes. He gave sporting activities to be the reason for not administering the CAT 4.

v At Nuaem D/A JHS, the science teacher was able to administer CAT 1, CAT 2, CAT 3 and CAT 4 in all the three classes. He also made available the SBA Forms to all teachers in the school which they used to record the pupils’ assessment scores in the first term. For CAT 4, the project topics which he gave to pupils, in each of the classes, included Biogas digester, Osmosis and Diffusion and Electromagnetism respectively.

13/01/14:

Two schools were visited. They were Otapirow D/A JHS and Darhom D/A JHS.

Ø The teachers at the Otapirow D/A JHS confirmed that as soon as the Science teacher returned from the One-day SBA workshop organized for Science teachers, he also organized the teachers on the staff and took them through the SBA. The New SBA Forms were designed and used to record the pupils’ assessment scores in the first term.

The Science teacher himself was able to administer the SBA CAT 1, CAT 2, CAT 3 and CAT 4.

Ø At Darhom D/A JHS, the previous assessment forms, instead of the New SBA forms, were used to record the pupils’ assessment scores in the first term. The SBA CAT1, CAT 2, CAT 3 and CAT 4 were not administered. The staff of teachers at the JHS was taken through the SBA by the District Science Coordinator. The staff, however, promised to start administering the SBA CATs this second term, and also to use the New SBA Form.

15/01/14:

OKyereko Methodist JHS and Mpota-Mampong-Adawukwaa D/A JHS were also visited to inspect the SBA.

Ø At Okyereko Methodist JHS, neither the CATs were administered nor the New SBA Forms were used to record the pupils’ assessment scores in the first term. The reason was given that the science teacher did not attend the workshop organised for the science teachers because they did not have substantive science teacher. A service personnel who had finished his service has being contracted to teach the integrated science whenever he is free.

The headmaster was briefly taken through the SBA and provided with the soft copy of the SBA and other related documents by the District Science Coordinator. He, however, promised to organise an INSET for the staff on the SBA.

Ø At Mpota-Mampong-Adawukwaa D/A JHS, the Integrated Science teacher administered the four CATs.

The staff used SBA register to record the pupils’ assessment scores in the first term.

Ø The Pomadze circuit supervisor, Madam Comfort Assah Amoaful, organised one-day workshop for all head teachers in the Pomadze circuit on SBA. The Science coordinator was invited to take them through the SBA.

Recommendation:

Circuit Supervisors should ensure that INSETs are organized in the various schools on SBA and its usage because the science teachers in each of the Junior High Schools were taken through the overview of the SBA and were requested to inform their Head teachers to organise INSET on SBA for other teachers in the schools. They should also ensure that the teachers use the New SBA Forms to record the assessment scores obtained by the pupils.

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Richard Akorli

Science Coordinator

Gomoa East

REPORTS ON SCIENCE IN-SERVICE TRAINING

OBUASI CIRCUIT

The Science INSET, organised for science teachers in the circuit, was held at Esikuma D/A JHS on 28^th January,2014. The science teachers present included:

v Elizabeth Nkum – Esikuma D/A JHS

v Mercy Ofeibea Akoto – Obuasi D/A JHS

v Abbey Samuel – Ofaso Anglican JHS

v Isaac Sackey – Gyaman D/A JHS

v Barnabas Asare – Obuasi Presby JHS

The circuit supervisor, Madam Evelyn Aba Akomaning, was also present.

The INSET was in three sessions, including pre-delivery discussion, Delivery and post-delivery discussion

Pre-Delivery Discussion

The teachers were welcomed and the purpose of the INSET was stated. Things to be done during the delivery were discussed.

Delivery Session

A demonstration lesson on Basic Electronics for JHS 1 was presented by the Science Coordinator. the circuit supervisor and the science teachers sat at the back and observed the lesson presentation. About 70minutes were used for the delivery. The lesson was made child-centered and practical.

Post-Delivery Discussion

The circuit supervisor and the science teachers were very much impressed about the lesson delivery. The strengths and areas of improvement were discussed. The teachers decided to draw an action plan in order to organise science INSETs at least once a month.

The headteacher refreshed the teachers with a bottle of malt and meat pie each.

AFRANSI CIRCUIT

Basic Electronics was the topic on the the INSET was organised. It was held at Afransi AME zion JHS on 30^th January, 2014. The circuit supervisor, Mr. Benjamin Asare was present. The science teachers present included the following:

Ø Emmanuel Essoun – Achiase Methodist JHS

Ø Daniel Aikins – Bethel Academy

Ø Seth Pappoe – Darhom D/A JHS

Ø Donkoh Issah – Akwamu D/A JHS

Ø Pele Botwey – Kwame Adwei D/A JHS

Ø Diana Nsiah – Achianse Beseadze D/A JHS

Ø Daniel William Kofi Duncan – Trinity Prep. School

The INSET was in three sessions, including pre-delivery discussion, Delivery and post-delivery discussion

P re-Delivery Discussion

After welcoming the science teachers, the purpose of the INSET was made known to them. Things to do during the delivery were discussed.

Delivery Session

The science coordinator presented a demonstration lesson on Basic Electronics for JHS 1. the circuit supervisor and the science teachers were the observers during the lesson delivery.

Post-Delivery Discussion

the science teachers appreciated the lesson delivery. The strengths and areas of improvement were discussed. The teachers decided to meet and plan so as to have one science INSET organised a month.

RECOMMENDATION

Headteachers need to be encouraged to support the programme so that science teachers can meet often to share ideas and materials. This programme needs to be sustained. If possible, a science fund can be established in each circuit to sustain the programme.

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Richard Akorli

Science Coordinator

Gomoa East

REPORTS ON SCIENCE IN-SERVICE TRAINING

ABOSO CIRCUIT

The Science INSET, organised for science teachers in the circuit, was held at Akropong N0. 2 SDA JHS on 04^th February, 2014. The science teachers present included:

v Dickson Yeboah - Aboso AME Zion JHS

v George Acquah - Mensakwaa D/A JHS

v Evans Dogah – Akropong No. 2 SDA JHS

v Harrison K. Aglago – Aboso-Benso ‘A’ JHS

v E. Owusu-Amponsah – Aboso-Benso “B” D/A JHS

v Samuel Gyamfi – Otapirow D/A JHS

v Sharon Dufuah Eyison – Aboso-Benson ‘C’ JHS

The circuit supervisor, Ebenezer Seth Brew , was also present.

The INSET was in three sessions, including pre-delivery discussion, Delivery and post-delivery discussion

Pre-Delivery Discussion

The teachers were welcomed and the purpose of the INSET was made known. Things to do during the delivery were discussed.

Delivery Session

A demonstration lesson on Basic Electronics for JHS 1 was presented by the Science Coordinator. the circuit supervisor and the science teachers observed the lesson delivery.

Post-Delivery Discussion

The circuit supervisor and the science teachers were very much impressed about the lesson delivery. The strengths and areas of improvement were discussed. The teachers decided to draw action plan in order to organise a science INSET at least once a month.

The headteacher refreshed the teachers with a bottle of malt each.

EKWAMKROM CIRCUIT

The INSET was on Basic Electronics held at Brofoyedur D/A JHS on 6^th February, 2014. The circuit supervisor, Mr. Francis Kweigya was present. The science teachers present included the following:

Ø Eric Entsie – Ekwamkrom SDA JHS

Ø Evans Abekah – Gomoa-Manso No. 1 D/A JHS

Ø Eshun Thomas – Brofoyedur D/A JHS

Ø Charles Essel – Mangoase D/A JHS

Ø Ramzy John Amoanin – Osamkrom D/A JHS

The INSET was in three sessions, including pre-delivery discussion, Delivery and post-delivery discussion

Pre-Delivery Discussion

The teachers were welcomed and the purpose of the INSET was spelt out. The dos and dots during the delivery were discussed.

Delivery Session

A demonstration lesson on Basic Electronics for JHS 1 was presented by the Science Coordinator while the circuit supervisor and the science teachers sat at the back and observed the lesson presentation. About 70minutes were used for the delivery. The lesson was made child-centered and practical.

Post-Delivery Discussion

The circuit supervisor and the science teachers were very much impressed about the lesson delivery. The strengths and areas of improvement were discussed. The teachers decided to draw action plan in order to organise a science INSET at least once a month.

RECOMMENDATION

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Science Coordinator

Gomoa East.

REPORT ON INTEGRATED SCIENCE REVISION LESSONS WITH JHS THREE (3) PUPILS IN SELECTED SCHOOLS, USING POWER POINT PRESENTATION

The revision lessons were started on 2^nd April, 2014 and ended on 3^rd June, 2014, though all the topics were not covered. Science teachers were requested to continue the revision lessons with the pupils till BECE papers were written. The schools visited include the following:

1. Adabra Zion JHS

2. Brofoyedur D/A JHS

3. Kweikrom D/A JHS

4. Manso No. 1 D/A JHS

5. Oguaakrom /Nyakuadze D/A JHS

6. Osamkrom D/A JHS

7. Mpota D/A JHS

The pupils were advised to form study groups and intensify revisions of topics in various subject areas.

Photocopies of the handouts of Integrated Science topics revised with the JHS three (3) pupils have been attached to the report.

The rate of absenteeism by JHS three (3) pupils was high, especially, pupils in Oguaakrom/Nyakuadze D/A JHS and Brofoyedur B/A JHS. However, the pupils were advised to be serious and regular to school at this very crucial moment.

Recommendation:

Prior to the registration of JHS three (3) pupils for BECE each year, they should be made to sign a bond of good behaviour and attending school regularly, especially, in schools where the rate of absenteeism of pupils to school is high.

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Richard Akorli.

Science Coordinator

Gomoa East.

l 2015

REPORT ON ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT IN RELATION TO MATHEMATICS AND INTEGRATED SCIENCE FROM JANUARY TO APRIL, 2015

INTRODUCTION

Inspection of schemes of work, lesson plans and School-Based Assessments (SBA), as well as revision lessons in Integrated Science with JHS Form three (3) pupils, were carried out in selected schools from January to April, 2015.

INSPECTION OF SCHEMES OF WORK, LESSON PLANS AND SBA IN INTEGRATED SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

A total of ten (10) schools were visited to inspect schemes of work, lesson plans and SBA. Most of the Mathematics and Integrated Science teachers drew their schemes of work and prepared their lesson plans up to date. However, few of the teachers administered School Based Assessment Class Assessment Task five (SBA CAT 5) at the time of the visit.

After the inspection, one-on-one discussions were held with teachers on the scheme of work, lesson plans and SBA. Pupils in JHS Form three (3) were given a brief talk on how to go about their revision lessons.

The schools visited for the inspection are shown in the table below:

Date	Name of School
3/2/15	Oguaakrom-Nyankuadze D/A JHS
10/2/15	Ojobi D/A JHS “A”
10/2/15	Ojobi D/A JHS “B”
11/2/15	Fetteh SDA Dawson Memorial Basic
	Fetteh D/A JHS
	Fetteh D/A COC JHS
12/2/15	Fetteh Kakraba SDA JHS
3/3/15	Apra SDA JHS
3/3/15	ST. Gregory Catholic JHS
4/3/15	Nkwantanan D/A Basic

REVISION LESSONS IN INTEGRATED SCIENCE

The revision lessons in Integrated Science, with the JHS Form three (3) pupils, were started on 7/4/15, using PowerPoint presentation. The schools visited include:

Date	Name of School
7/4/15	Oguaakrom-Nyankuadze D/A JHS
8/4/15	Manso No. 1 D/A JHS
9/4/15	Jukwa D/A JHS
14/4/15	Brofoyedur D/A JHS
15/4/15	Nsuaem D/A JHS
16/4/15	Esikuma D/A JHS
21/4/15	Osamkrom D/A JHS
22/4/15	Brofoyedur/Mangoase D/A JHS
23/4/15	Mpota-Manpong-Adawukwaa D/A JHS

The revision lessons are still on-going till 4/6/15.

QUIZ

The Assemblyman for Akropong No. 2/Ekroful electoral Area, Hon. Ernest Quarm, in collaboration with the headteachers and teachers in Aboso-Benso Circuit, organised a Quiz competition for public and private schools in the core subject areas (English, Mathematics, Integrated Science and Social Studies) on 17/4/15. The competition was sponsored by Ngorli Foundation.

Seven (7) schools participated in the competition. The results are as shown in the table below:

NAME OF SCHOOL	SCORE	POSITION
Aboso-Benso D/A “B” JHS	44	1^st
Aboso-Benso D/A “C” JHS	28	2^nd
Aboso-Benso D/A “A” JHS	28	2^nd
Akropong No. 2 SDA JHS	27	4^th
Aboso Zion JHS	16	5^th
Otapirow D/A JHS	10	6^th
Ebenezer Academy	9	7^th

The contestants were presented with Lacoste T-shirts and certificates.

The president of Ngorli Foundation, Mr. Raymond Amezado, promised the contestants in the winning school, Aboso-Benso “B”JHS, a scholarship package, provided each of them get between aggregate six (6) to fifteen (15) in the forthcoming BECE. He also pledged to furnish the computer laboratory of Aboso-Benso “B”JHS with computers.

Some staff of Ngorli foundation present during the competition included:

1. Raymond Amezado – President

2. Midadje Victor - Vice president

3. Tara Jackson - Secretary

4. Liza Kotouc - North America Coordinator

RECOMMENDATION

1. The circuit supervisors need to, occasionally, organise INSET on School-Based Assessment (SBA) for teachers in their respective schools.

2. Pupils of Nkwantanan D/A Basic School, in Buduburam Circuit, urgently need tables and chairs because they have to bring plastic hairs from home to school every day they come to school.

Compiled by: ............................

Richard Akorli

Science Coordinator

Gomoa East

REPORT ON INTER-SCHOOL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS QUIZ COMPETITION – NOVEMBER 2015

PREAMBLE

The Science and Mathematics Quiz competition was organised and conducted in all the ten (10) circuits in Gomoa East District, simultaneously, at all the circuit centres between 9:00 am and 12: 00 noon. All Public Junior High Schools in the District participated in the competition except Lome Muslims D/A JHS and Gyaman D/A JHS ‘A & B’. The competition was fair, peaceful, educative and interesting.

QUIZ MASTERS

Ten (10) quiz masters were appointed and posted to the various circuit centres to conduct the quiz. The detail is shown in the table below.

S/N	NAME OF QUIZ MASTER	CIRCUIT	VENUE
1	Ato Blankson	Obuasi	Obuasi D/A JHS
2	Samuel Bonney	Afransi	Afransi D/A JHS ‘A &B’
3	Benjamin Asare	Aboso-Benso	Saint Jonah Zion Church
4	Issah Donkoh	Ekwamkrom	Ekwamkrom Methodist JHS
5	Harrison Aglago	Pomadze	Pomadze/Asebu D/A JHS
6	Benedict Fuah	Potsin	Potsin D/A Primary School
7	Eric Boafor	Buduatta	Buduatta D/A JHS
8	Richard Akorli	Ojobi	Akotsi AME Zion JHS
9	Seth Aduna	Buduburam	Buduburam D/A ‘A&B’ JHS
10	Cyril Koranteng	Nyanyano	Nyanyano Kakraba Zion Church

RESULTS

The results of the quiz are tabulated as follows:

i. Obuasi Circuit

NAME OF SCHOOL	SCORE	POSITION
Obuasi D/A JHS	74	1^st
Obuasi Presby JHS	66	2^nd
Ofaso Anglican JHS	58	3^rd
Esikuma D/A JHS	51	4^th
Gyaman D/A JHS ‘A&B’	-	-
Lome Muslims D/A JHS	-	-

ii. Afransi Circuit

NAME OF SCHOOL	SCORE	POSITION
Achiasi Methodist JHS	38	1^st
Darhom D/A JHS	21	2^nd
Akwamu D/A JHS	20	3^rd
Kwame Adwer D/A JHS	15	4^th
Afransi AME Zion JHS	14	5^th
Achiase-Beseadze D/A JHS	8	6^th
Afransi D/A JHS ‘A&B’	7	7^th

iii. Aboso-Benso Circuit

NAME OF SCHOOL	SCORE	POSITION
Aboso-Benso Zion Basic	40	1^st
Akropong No. 2 S.D.A JHS	36	2^nd
Aboso-Benso D/A ‘A’ JHS	35	3^rd
Aboso-Benso D/A ‘B’ JHS	29	4^th
Aboso-Benso D/A ‘C’ JHS	22	5^th
Otapirow D/A Basic	13	6^th

iv. Ekwamkrom Circuit

NAME OF SCHOOL	SCORE	POSITION
Ekwamkrom Methodist JHS	32	1^st
Jukwa D/A JHS	30	2^nd
Ekwamkrom S.D.A JHS	28	3^rd
Brofoyedur D/A JHS	22	4^th
Manso No.1 D/A JHS	20	5^th
Osamkrom D/A JHS	17	6^th
Brofoyedur/Mangoase D/A JHS	14	7^th
Ayensuadze Presby JHS	6	8^th

v. Pomadze Circuit

NAME OF SCHOOL	SCORE	POSITION
Nsuaem D/A JHS	46	1^st
Abonyi D/A JHS	44	2^nd
Pomadze/Asebu D/A JHS	35	3^rd
Awomberew Methodist JHS	26	4^th
Oguaakrom/Nyakuadze D/A JHS	24	5^th
Abaasa No. 1 Presby JHS	23	6^th
Ossamadih/Chapess D/A JHS	18	7^th

vi. Potsin Circuit

NAME OF SCHOOL	SCORE	POSITION
Dominase D/A JHS	62	1^st
Potsin D/A JHS	57	2^nd
Okyereko Methodist JHS	30	3^rd
Adzintem D/A JHS	29	4^th
Dabanyin D/A JHS	28	5^th
Mpota D/A JHS	21	6^th
Panfokrom	16	7^th

vii. Buduatta Circuit

NAME OF SCHOOL	SCORE	POSITION
Buduatta D/A JHS	59	1^st
Akramang D/A JHS	51	2^nd
Odembo D/A JHS	34	3^rd
Odumasi D/A JHS	34	3^rd
Dasum D/A JHS	32	5^th
Amoanda D/A JHS	21	6^th
Adabra AME Zion JHS	15	7^th

viii. Ojobi Circuit

NAME OF SCHOOL	SCORE	POSITION
Ojobi D/A Basic ‘B’	46	1^st
Ojobi D/A Basic ‘A’	30	2^nd
Fetteh D/A C.O.C JHS	27	3^rd
Akotsi AME Zion JHS	27	3^rd
Fetteh SDA Dawson Mem. JHS	25	5^th
Kweikrom D/A JHS	24	6^th
Fetteh D/A JHS ‘A&B’	23	7^th

ix. Buduburam Circuit

NAME OF SCHOOL	SCORE	POSITION
Buduburam D/A JHS ‘C’	65	1^st
ST. Gregory Catholic JHS	47	2^nd
Fetteh Kakraba SDA JHS	45	3^rd
Buduburam D/A JHS ‘A&B’	44	4^th
Nkwantanan D/A JHS	33	5^th
Aprah D/A JHS	22	6^th

x. Nyanyano Circuit

NAME OF SCHOOL	SCORE	POSITION
Nyanyano Kakraba AME Zion JHS ‘A’	52	1^st
Nyanyano Kakraba AME Zion JHS ‘B’	49	2^nd
Nyanyano Methodist JHS	40	3^rd
Dampase D/A JHS	37	4^th
Nyanyano D/A JHS ‘A&B	30	5^th
Nyanyano Kojo-Oku D/A JHS	30	5^th

SOME PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN

QUALIFICATION TO INTER-CIRCUIT LEVEL OF THE COMPETITION

The first and second position schools in each of the circuits qualified to contest in the Inter-Circuit level of the competition. The schools are as follow:

v Obuasi D/A JHS

v Obuasi Presby JHS

v Achiasi Methodist JHS

v Darhom D/A JHS

v Aboso-Benso Zion Basic

v Akropong No. 2 S.D.A JHS

v Ekwamkrom Methodist JHS

v Jukwa D/A JHS

v Nsuaem D/A JHS

v Abonyi D/A JHS

v Dominase D/A JHS

v Potsin D/A JHS

v Buduatta D/A JHS

v Akramang D/A JHS

v Ojobi D/A Basic ‘B’

v Ojobi D/A Basic ‘A’

v Buduburam D/A JHS ‘C’

v ST. Gregory Catholic JHS

v Nyanyano Kakraba AME Zion JHS ‘B’

v Nyanyano Kakraba AME Zion JHS ‘A

CONCLUSION

The competition was very successful. The headteachers and circuit supervisors cooperated very well.

Compiled by: .........................

Richard Akorli

Science Coordinator Gomoa East.

REPORT ON REGIONAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS RETREAT HELD ON 17^TH SEPTEMBER, 2015, IN CONFERENCE ROOM OF REGIONAL EDUCATION OFFICE,

CAPE COAST.

INTRODUCTION

STMIE Coordinators from thirteen (13) Metro/Municipal/Districts attended the One-Day Regional Science and Mathematics Retreat. The retreat commenced after the opening prayer was said at about 10:30 am.

WELCOME AND PURPOSE OF MEETING

The Regional STMIE Coordinator, Mr. Richard Arthur-Payne welcomed all the participants to the regional Science and Mathematics retreat and he made known the purpose of meeting: Identifying challenges in the teaching and learning of Science and Mathematics in schools and the way forward. Short exhortation was given stressing on helping to accomplish our vision.

ADDRESS BY HRMD ON BEHALF OF REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

The HRMD Madam Adanu-Mensah delivered an address on behalf of the Regional Director of Education, stating that Science and Mathematics are critical tools for development hence much attention and seriousness need to be given to them.

REPORT ON 2014/2015 ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2015/2016

Reports on 2014/2015 activities and programme of activities for 2015/2016 were collected from the participants and the Regional STMIE Coordinator discussed his 2014/2015 work plan with the participants pointing out the activities that he was able to carry out and those that he couldn’t. He also outlined his programme of activities for 2015/2016 which include:

1. INSET and refresher courses for teachers.

2. School visits.

3. Annual STMIE camp (Regional and National).

4. Science and Mathematics Quizzes (District/Regional/National).

5. Science fairs.

6. Other programmes as the need arise.

ADDRESSING FAILURES IN MATHS AND SCIENCE IN SCHOOLS IN GHANA

The Regional STMIE Coordinator talked about the abysmal performance of students in May/June 2015 WASSCE. He said 25.17% of the candidates who sat for the exams scored grades from A1 – C6, 29.75% scored grades from D7 – E8 and 37.17% scored grade F9 in core Mathematics. For Integrated Science, the results stood as follow: A1 to C6 (23.63%), D7 to E8 (39.19) and F9 (37.17).

He enumerated the causes of the massive failures in Mathematics and Science. Suggested solutions, as well as strategies to curb the situation and improve the performance in Science and Mathematics in both Basic and Second Cycle Schools, were outlined.

REGIONAL AND NATIONAL STMIE CAMP 2015/2016

It was made known to the participants that the Regional STMIE camp 2015/2016 would be organised in August, 2016, however, 2014/2015 Regional STMIE camp would be organised from 18^th to 22^nd December, 2015, with the following activities:

1. Interaction with the role models.

2. Field Trip.

3. Science and Mathematics Quiz.

4. Seminar/symposia.

5. Mounting and judging of Science projects.

6. Hand-on-activities.

7. Film shows on Science expeditions.

8. Pre-camp and Post-camp assessment.

CLOSURE AND DEPARTURE

The meeting came to an end at about 4:00pm after the closing prayer was said and the participants departed.

Compiled by: .............................

Richard Akorli

Science Coordinator

Gomoa-East

REPORT ON ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT WITH REGARDS TO SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS –TERM 1, 2015/2016 ACADEMIC YEAR

PREAMBLE

As a way of arousing pupils’ interest, promoting and improving teaching and learning of Integrated Science and Mathematics, as well as sustaining the pupils’ interest in studying the subjects in basic schools, the following activities have been embarked upon and carried out. They include:

· Schools visit.

· Meeting with JHS Form three (3) pupils.

· Science and Mathematics Quizzes.

SCHOOLS VISIT

Visits were made to the following schools to inspect schemes of work, lesson notes and class assessment tasks in Integrated Science and Mathematics.

S/N	NAME OF SCHOOL	DATE
1	Ekwamkrom Methodist JHS	09/09/15
2	Otapirow D/A JHS	10/09/15
3	Afransi D/A JHS	22/09/15
4	Obuasi D/A JHS	01/10/15
5	Akwamu D/A JHS	01/10/15
6	Ayensuadze Presby JHS	06/10/15
7	Ekwamkrom SDA JHS	06/10/15
8	Aboso-Benso D/A “A” JHS	07/10/15
9	Aboso-Benso Zion JHS	07/10/15
10	Akropong No. 2 SDA JHS	14/10/15
11	Aboso-Benso D/A “B” JHS	14/10/15
12	Aboso-Benso D/A “C” JHS	14/10/15
13	Achiase-Beseadze D/A JHS	15/10/15
14	Achiase Methodist JHS	15/10/15
15	Awomberew Methodist JHS	22/10/15

The schemes of work were well prepared. The lesson notes were also well prepared and up-to-date at the time of the visit, however, there were few shortfalls such as non-alignment, omission of application among others in few of the lesson notes.

Most teachers administered the class assessment task one (CAT 1) at the time of the visit.

After the inspection of schemes of work, lesson notes and class assessment task one (1) in each school, both Integrated Science and Mathematics teachers were met with to discuss the strength, shortfalls and the way forward in the preparation of lesson notes.

MEETING WITH JHS FORM THREE (3) PUPILS

In each of the schools visited, a brief talk was given to JHS Form three (3) pupils to encourage them prepare adequately for the forthcoming BECE. They were advised to prepare their own private time tables and form study groups to avoid waste of time on unnecessary things.

SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS QUIZZES

1. Inter-School Science and Mathematics Quiz

Inter-School Science and Mathematics quiz competition was organised and conducted throughout the ten (10) circuits in the District on Thursday 5^th November, 2015 simultaneously at all the circuit centres between 9:00 and 12:00 noon. The results are shown in the tables below:

vii. Obuasi Circuit

NAME OF SCHOOL	SCORE	POSITION
Obuasi D/A JHS	74	1^st
Obuasi Presby JHS	66	2^nd
Ofaso Anglican JHS	58	3^rd
Esikuma D/A JHS	51	4^th
Gyaman D/A JHS ‘A&B’	-	-
Lome Muslims D/A JHS	-	-

viii. Afransi Circuit

NAME OF SCHOOL	SCORE	POSITION
Achiasi Methodist JHS	38	1^st
Darhom D/A JHS	21	2^nd
Akwamu D/A JHS	20	3^rd
Kwame Adwer D/A JHS	15	4^th
Afransi AME Zion JHS	14	5^th
Achiase-Beseadze D/A JHS	8	6^th
Afransi D/A JHS ‘A&B’	7	7^th

ix. Aboso-Benso Circuit

NAME OF SCHOOL	SCORE	POSITION
Aboso-Benso Zion Basic	40	1^st
Akropong No. 2 S.D.A JHS	36	2^nd
Aboso-Benso D/A ‘A’ JHS	35	3^rd
Aboso-Benso D/A ‘B’ JHS	29	4^th
Aboso-Benso D/A ‘C’ JHS	22	5^th
Otapirow D/A Basic	13	6^th

x. Ekwamkrom Circuit

NAME OF SCHOOL	SCORE	POSITION
Ekwamkrom Methodist JHS	32	1^st
Jukwa D/A JHS	30	2^nd
Ekwamkrom S.D.A JHS	28	3^rd
Brofoyedur D/A JHS	22	4^th
Manso No.1 D/A JHS	20	5^th
Osamkrom D/A JHS	17	6^th
Brofoyedur/Mangoase D/A JHS	14	7^th
Ayensuadze Presby JHS	6	8^th

xi. Pomadze Circuit

NAME OF SCHOOL	SCORE	POSITION
Nsuaem D/A JHS	46	1^st
Abonyi D/A JHS	44	2^nd
Pomadze/Asebu D/A JHS	35	3^rd
Awomberew Methodist JHS	26	4^th
Oguaakrom/Nyakuadze D/A JHS	24	5^th
Abaasa No. 1 Presby JHS	23	6^th
Ossamadih/Chapess D/A JHS	18	7^th

xii. Potsin Circuit

NAME OF SCHOOL	SCORE	POSITION
Dominase D/A JHS	62	1^st
Potsin D/A JHS	57	2^nd
Okyereko Methodist JHS	30	3^rd
Adzintem D/A JHS	29	4^th
Dabanyin D/A JHS	28	5^th
Mpota D/A JHS	21	6^th
Panfokrom	16	7^th

viii. Buduatta Circuit

NAME OF SCHOOL	SCORE	POSITION
Buduatta D/A JHS	59	1^st
Akramang D/A JHS	51	2^nd
Odembo D/A JHS	34	3^rd
Odumasi D/A JHS	34	3^rd
Dasum D/A JHS	32	5^th
Amoanda D/A JHS	21	6^th
Adabra AME Zion JHS	15	7^th

xi. Ojobi Circuit

NAME OF SCHOOL	SCORE	POSITION
Ojobi D/A Basic ‘B’	46	1^st
Ojobi D/A Basic ‘A’	30	2^nd
Fetteh D/A C.O.C JHS	27	3^rd
Akotsi AME Zion JHS	27	3^rd
Fetteh SDA Dawson Mem. JHS	25	5^th
Kweikrom D/A JHS	24	6^th
Fetteh D/A JHS ‘A&B’	23	7^th

xii. Buduburam Circuit

NAME OF SCHOOL	SCORE	POSITION
Buduburam D/A JHS ‘C’	65	1^st
ST. Gregory Catholic JHS	47	2^nd
Fetteh Kakraba SDA JHS	45	3^rd
Buduburam D/A JHS ‘A&B’	44	4^th
Nkwantanan D/A JHS	33	5^th
Aprah SDA JHS	22	6^th

xiii. Nyanyano Circuit

NAME OF SCHOOL	SCORE	POSITION
Nyanyano Kakraba AME Zion JHS ‘A’	52	1^st
Nyanyano Kakraba AME Zion JHS ‘B’	49	2^nd
Nyanyano Methodist JHS	40	3^rd
Dampase D/A JHS	37	4^th
Nyanyano D/A JHS ‘A&B	30	5^th
Nyanyano Kojo-Oku D/A JHS	30	5^th

Presentation of Awards

Quiz Officials

Contestants & Audience

Here are few photographs taken:

The first and second position schools in each of the circuits qualified to contest in the Inter-Circuit level of the competition. The schools are as follow:

v Obuasi D/A JHS

v Obuasi Presby JHS

v Achiasi Methodist JHS

v Darhom D/A JHS

v Aboso-Benso Zion Basic

v Akropong No. 2 S.D.A JHS

v Ekwamkrom Methodist JHS

v Jukwa D/A JHS

v Nsuaem D/A JHS

v Abonyi D/A JHS

v Dominase D/A JHS

v Potsin D/A JHS

v Buduatta D/A JHS

v Akramang D/A JHS

v Ojobi D/A Basic ‘B’

v Ojobi D/A Basic ‘A’

v Buduburam D/A JHS ‘C’

v ST. Gregory Catholic JHS

v Nyanyano Kakraba AME Zion JHS ‘B’

v Nyanyano Kakraba AME Zion JHS ‘A

2. Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Council Science and Mathematics Quiz

As part of Gomoa Ajumako Akwambo Kese Festival celebration, December 2015, Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Council organised Science and Mathematics quiz competition to mark the occasion. Four (4) Junior High Schools were selected from each of Gomoa East and Gomoa West Districts to contest in the preliminary level of the competition in respective Districts in order to select the best two schools from each District to contest in the final.

Gomoa East District conducted the preliminary on Friday 27^th November, 2015. The results are shown in the table below:

NAME OF SCHOOL	SCORE	POSITION
Lome D/A Islamic JHS	16	1^st
Pomadze/Asebu D/A JHS	15.5	2^nd
Awomberew Methodist JHS	15	3^rd
Achiase-Beseadze D/A JHS	8	4^th

On Thursday, 10^th December, 2015, the final quiz competition was conducted between the 1^st and 2^nd placed schools from Gomoa East and Gomoa West Districts. The results are as shown in the table below:

NAME OF SCHOOL	SCORE	POSITION	NAME OF DISTRICT
Gomoa Lome D/A Islamic Basic School	41	1^st	Gomoa East
Pomadze/Asebu D/A JHS	32	2^nd	Gomoa East
Ankamu Islamic JHS	30	3^rd	Gomoa West
Onyadze D/A JHS	24	4^th	Gomoa West

Few photographs taken during the competition are shown below:

CONCLUSION

The schools visit, meeting with JHS Form three (3) pupils and Science and Mathematics quizzes were successfully carried out. However, Inter-Circuit and Inter-Zonal Science and Mathematics quiz competitions were not conducted due to financial constraints. It is, therefore, recommended that these competitions be conducted on 21^st and 28^th January, 2016 respectively, provided there is fund.

Compiled by: ...........................

Richard Akorli

Science Coordinator

Gomoa East

REPORT ON ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT IN RELATION TO SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS –TERM 3, 2014/2015 ACADEMIC YEAR

INTRODUCTION

The activities planned and carried out within a period from May to July, 2015, in relation to Science and Mathematics included:

· Presentation of revision lessons in Integrated Science to JHS Form 3 pupils in selected schools.

· Inspection of schemes of work, lesson notes and class assessment tasks (CAT).

· Supervision of 3^rd Mock Examination in Integrated Science and Mathematics in three selected schools.

REVISION LESSONS IN INTEGRATED SCIENCE

In order to help and encourage the JHS Form 3 pupils to effectively revise their lessons and prepare adequately for BECE, 2015, a number of visits were made to the following selected schools to present revision lessons in Integrated Science, using Power Point Presentation. The schools included:

i. Abonyi D/A JHS

ii. Awomberew Methodist JHS

iii. Pomadze /Asebu D/A JHS

iv. Otapirow D/A JHS

v. Potsin D/A JHS

vi. Dabanyin D/A JHS

vii. Akotsi Zion JHS

viii. Fetteh D/A JHS

ix. St. Gregory Cath. JHS

INSPECTION OF SCHEMES OF WORK, LESSON NOTES AND CLASS ASSESSMENT TASKS 9

Two schools were visited to inspect schemes of work, lesson notes and class assessment tasks 9 in Integrated Science and Mathematics. The schools were Nyanyano D/A JHS and New Nyanyano Kojo-Oku D/A JHS.

The schemes of work and the lesson notes were planned and prepared well and up-to-date. However, the class assessment task 9 was not administered at the time of visit. A brief meeting was convened with Integrated Science and Mathematics teachers in each school to discuss planning and preparation of schemes of work and lesson notes.

SUPERVISION OF 3^RD MOCK EXAMINATION IN INTEGRATED SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

During 3^rd Mock Examinations, visits were made to Brofoyedur D/A JHS, Osamkrom D/A JHS and Brofoyedur/Mangoase D/A JHS to supervise the 3^rd Mock Examinations in Integrated Science and Mathematics. The examinations in each school were started and ended on time devoid of examination malpractices.

RECOMMENDATION

During the visit to New Nyanyano Kojo-Oku D/A JHS, it was realised that only one teacher was handling both Integrated Science and Mathematics in all the classes. It is therefore recommended that an Integrated Science teacher or a Mathematics teacher be posted to the school.

Compiled by: .................................

Richard Akorli

Science Coordinator

Gomoa East

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REPORT ON ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT IN RELATION TO MATHEMATICS AND INTEGRATED SCIENCE FROM JANUARY TO APRIL, 2015