By Our Correspondent
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to phase out the Junior Secondary School (JSS) Common Entrance Examination as part of ongoing reforms in the education sector.
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Lagos.
Introduction of Learner Identification Number
According to the minister, the government intends to introduce a Learner Identification Number (LIN) for every student. This unique number will enable authorities to track students’ academic progress from primary school through secondary education.
The system is expected to improve data management and ensure continuity in students’ academic records, even when they transfer between schools.
Shift to Continuous Assessment
As part of the reform, the Common Entrance Examination will be gradually replaced with a Continuous Assessment (CA) system.
Alausa explained that the CA method will evaluate students based on their academic performance over time, starting from primary one.
“The CA will show how well a student has done from primary one. Even if a student moves schools, they can take their CA with them,” he said.
Addressing Transition Challenges
The minister noted that the new system aims to address existing challenges in the transition from primary to secondary education.
He added that many students currently face difficulties progressing to the next level, and the Continuous Assessment model is designed to provide a more inclusive and reliable evaluation process.
Gradual Implementation
The government plans to implement the changes gradually to allow schools, teachers, and stakeholders to adapt to the new system.
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