The Ghana Education Service (GES) has recently issued a letter of engagement detailing the organization and administration of the 2024 National Standardized Test (NST). The letter, addressed to all Regional Directors of Education, outlines the training workshops and test administration schedule aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of the NST for Primary 4 and 6 students.
Approval and Objectives
Management of the GES has granted approval to the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) to oversee regional master trainers’ training. The initiative aims to ensure that test administrators at district levels are adequately trained and that test materials are efficiently managed and packaged after each test administration session.
The primary objective of the workshop is to equip all Regional and District Directors, District Examination Officers, Training Officers, and test administrators with the necessary knowledge and skills. This will support the smooth organization and administration of the Primary 4 and 6 NST.
Workshop Coverage
The comprehensive range of activities to be covered during the workshop includes:
- Test Administration Procedures
- Training Delivery Techniques
- Quality Assurance and Monitoring Protocols
- Roles and Responsibilities of both Regional and District Directors of Education
- Proper Handling of the Scannable Sheets
- Q & A Session
The letter also mentions that details of the training workshop and officers assigned to each region have been attached for further reference. Regional Directors of Education are requested to communicate this information to all District Directors of Education within their jurisdiction to ensure the success of this important national exercise.
NST Training Schedule
The detailed timetable for the NST training and test administration is as follows:
| S/N | Activity | Date |
| 1 | Arrival day at the assigned region | Friday, 19th July, 2024 |
| 2 | Regional level Master Trainers Training Workshop | Saturday, 20th July, 2024 |
| 3 | District level Test Administrators Training Workshop | Sunday, 21st July, 2024 |
| 4 | Test Administration Day for P4 | Monday, 22nd July, 2024 |
| 5 | Test Administration Day for P6 | Tuesday, 23rd July, 2024 |
| 6 | Departure Day for National Trainers | Wednesday, 24th July, 2024 |
The engagement is signed by Prince Agyemang-Duah, the Acting Director of Schools and Instructions Division, on behalf of the Director-General. Copies of the letter have been sent to various key stakeholders, including the Chairman of the GES Council and other high-ranking officials within the GES and NaCCA.
Source: GESHub.org
