Isaac Debrah, Assistant Examiner of the perfect series Basic School Assessment contest, has stated emphatically that “chew and pour” — rote learning without understanding — will not help children. Instead, they must acquire skills that will benefit them in the future.

According to him, the main objective of the Perfect Series Basic School Assessment Contest is to help children understand and think before they write, so they can develop problem-solving skills for the future.

“Our main objective is to make children understand and think before they write. That way, when they grow up and encounter problems, they can think critically and solve them,” Debrah said.

Speaking at the perfect series Basic School Assessment contest semi-finals held at Accra Academy Secondary School , he says the contest is developing critical thinking skills in children, enabling them to solve problems effectively.

He explained that years ago, students often used “chew and pour” — memorizing and reproducing answers without understanding.
But now things have changed. Children have to read the question, understand it, and then write. That helps them develop something for themselves,” he added.

Mr Debrah noted that the contest helps children develop their skills and become critical thinkers. He emphasized that the assessment evaluates students’ ability to think critically and generate ideas to solve problems.

He therefore called on the government to support their organization, stating that children’s education matters in every aspect of national development.

With government support, he said, the contest could be opened to more schools, helping more children develop their own skills to become better in the future.

Report by Bernard K Dadzie Greater Accra Region