As primary and secondary schools in Rivers State resume a new academic session today, some parents in Port Harcourt have welcomed the new curriculum rolled out by the Federal Government for Basic, Senior Secondary, and Technical education.
The curriculum, designed to reduce content overload and give students more learning time, officially takes effect this September.
Under the plan, pupils in Primary 1 to 3 will now take between 9 and 10 subjects, while those in Primary 4 to 6 will offer 10 to 12 subjects. Junior Secondary students are to study between 12 and 14 subjects, Senior Secondary students 8 to 9 subjects, and Technical school students 9 to 11 subjects.
Parents in Port Harcourt described the review as long overdue, saying it will improve learning outcomes and reduce pressure on pupils.
