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The percentage of qualified teachers has improved by 2 %age points from 93% in 2010/11 to 95% in
FY 2011/12. This implies that unqualified teachers in the education service delivery were replaced by
qualified teachers thus improving the quality of available teachers in schools.
(iv) Literacy levels at primary three and six
The quality of learning outcomes among learners is reflected in their ability to read simple statements.
In the education and sports sector, literacy assessments are carried out every year at primary 3 and
primary 6. Figure 4.10 shows literacy levels for pupils at primary 3 and 6 in FY 2010/11­2011/12;
Figure 4.10: Literacy indicators at primary Three and Six
Percentage of pupils rated proficient
70.00%
60.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
0.00%
P.3
Total Male Female
2010/11 57.60% 57.90% 57.30%
2011/12 47.90% 47.30% 48.50%
Source: EMIS 2010/11­2011/12
Sex of pupils
Percentage of pupils rated proficient
60.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
0.00%
Total Male Female
2010/11 50.20% 49.70% 50.70%
2011/12 41.30% 42.10% 40.60%
Sex of pupils
Overall, the percentage of pupils rated proficient in Literacy at both primary 3 and 6 declined. In FY
2010/11, 57.6% (male 57.9%; female 57.3%) and 50.2% (male 49.7%; female 50.7%) of the pupils were
rated proficient in primary 3 and 6 respectively. In FY 2011/12, the percentage declined by 9.7 and 9.9
percentage points at both primary three and six respectively.
The decline in pupil’s performance in literacy has been attributed to increasing number of pupils in
government schools which is not matched with resources, High rate of absenteeism among pupils and
teachers. The sector is currently addressing the issue of low learning achievement of pupils in literacy
through;
a) Supporting District Service Commissions to recruit more qualified teachers
b) Strengthening the TDMS network to provide effective Continuous Professional Development to impact
skills in teaching literacy
c) Empowering the coordinating centers to conduct regular & effective Continuous Professional
Development to impart skills in teaching numeracy and literacy
d) Providing adequate support materials for teaching literacy
a) Procurement of textbooks for P5, P6 & P7 to improve the pupil text book ration from 0 to 3:1,
b) Distributing at least a copy of the new P.6 curriculum companied with a teacher’s guide to all government
aided schools.
a) Increasing inspection and support supervision of the teaching and learning of literacy in primary schools
b) Strengthening School Management Committees
c) Training District Education Officers and Head teachers in the management of the primary school
curriculum for literacy
d) Orienting all serving teachers on the proper delivery of the curriculum for literacy
P.6
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ESSAPR FY 2011/12 to inform the 19 th ESSR – OCTOBER 2012