Wednesday 13 April 2016

SCIENCE AND MATHS REPORT

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.

                                                 Compiled by ...............................
                                                           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 26TH 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 26th 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.

                                           Compiled by: ..................................
                                                       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 2nd, 3rd, and 4th 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 8th 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.
Recommendation
Heads of schools who could not participate in the science fairs should be invited to explain why their schools did not participate.
                                                                                        Compiled by: ...................................
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 26THFEBRUARY, 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
1ST
J.T. ADDO MEM. BASIC SCHOOL
22
2ND
MACZAT   ACADEMY
18
3RD
GREAT  ANDOH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
17
4TH
CHRISTIAN PREP. SCHOOL
16
5TH
REV. SARPONG ACADEMY
15
6TH

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.

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


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

                                                                                                  Compiled by .............................    
                                                                                                                       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 28th 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 30th 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.

                                                  Compiled by ..............................
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 04th 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 6th 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
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.

Compiled by.............................
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 2nd April, 2014 and ended on 3rd 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.


                                        Compiled by:...........................
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”
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
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
1st
Aboso-Benso D/A “C” JHS
28
2nd
Aboso-Benso D/A “A” JHS
28
2nd
Akropong No. 2 SDA JHS
27
4th
Aboso Zion JHS
16
5th
Otapirow D/A JHS
10
6th
Ebenezer Academy
9
7th


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

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

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

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

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

    vi.  Potsin Circuit
NAME OF SCHOOL
SCORE
POSITION
Dominase D/A JHS
62
1st
Potsin D/A JHS
57
2nd
Okyereko Methodist JHS
30
3rd
Adzintem D/A JHS
29
4th
Dabanyin D/A JHS
28
5th
Mpota D/A JHS
21
6th
Panfokrom
16
7th
  vii.  Buduatta Circuit
NAME OF SCHOOL
SCORE
POSITION
Buduatta D/A JHS
59
1st
Akramang D/A JHS
51
2nd
Odembo D/A JHS
34
3rd
Odumasi D/A JHS
34
3rd
Dasum D/A JHS
32
5th
Amoanda D/A JHS
21
6th
Adabra AME Zion JHS
15
7th

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

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

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

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 17TH 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 18th to 22nd 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 5thNovember, 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
1st
Obuasi Presby JHS
66
2nd
Ofaso Anglican JHS
58
3rd
Esikuma D/A JHS
51
4th
Gyaman D/A JHS ‘A&B’
-
-
Lome Muslims D/A JHS
-
-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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 27th November, 2015. The results are shown in the table below:

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

On Thursday, 10th December, 2015, the final quiz competition was conducted between the 1st and 2nd 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
1st
Gomoa East
Pomadze/Asebu D/A JHS
32
2nd
Gomoa East
Ankamu Islamic JHS
30
3rd
Gomoa West
Onyadze D/A JHS
24
4th
Gomoa West


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 21st and 28th 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 3rd 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 3RD MOCK EXAMINATION IN INTEGRATED SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
During 3rd Mock Examinations, visits were made to Brofoyedur D/A JHS, Osamkrom D/A JHS and Brofoyedur/Mangoase D/A JHS to supervise the 3rd 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.

PICTURES OF ACTIVITIES PERFORMED

Compile by.................................................
Richard Akorli
Science and Maths Coordinator
Gomoa East