Breaking News: School maths results a 'cause for concern', says Minister
Created: Nov 26, 2010 10:00 AM
Exam results released today for Bermuda’s public school students have revealed “pockets of excellence” — and at least one area of concern.
During a press conference this afternoon, Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith said this year’s test results from Primary school students are around the same as last year. However, she said the maths results from the Island’s Senior schools caused concern.
Despite those worries, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Education Vince Ingham said 234 students graduated this year from CedarBridge and Berkeley with a GPA higher than 2.0.
“More students in 2010 graduated with a GPA above a 2.0 than in 2009,” he said.
For much more detail on this, read tomorrow’s Royal Gazette