Measurement, Evaluation and Research Unit

The mission of the unit is to develop test instruments, to obtain and provide useful information that would facilitate sound decision making within the Ministry of Education and other agencies. 

Primary General Objectives

1. To develop tests and scales required for National Examinations.
2. To process examination papers, and analyse the results for use by the relevant personnel within the Ministry and other agencies.
3. In service Professional development:
• To organise seminars and workshops in Item Writing and Test Construction for personnel (teachers) and other officers within the Ministry and from other agencies.
• Continuous training  for teachers and other personnel to write items and tests for varying levels using a Table of Specifications.
• To conduct research in areas related to Measurement and Evaluation.
• To work collaboratively with all other units at NCERD and other sections of the Ministry of Education and other agencies to produce quality education for Guyanese.

Specific Objectives

To formulate, and process the following examinations: 

• Secondary Schools Entrance Examination (SSEE)
• Secondary Schools Proficiency Examination (SSPE)
• Guyana Technical Education Examination (GTEE)
• Pre-CXC
• Nursing Recruitment
• Post Office Recruitment (Retention)
• Post Office Promotion

Secondary Objectives

1. To develop test item banks for the national tests.
2. To upgrade and provide continuous training within the unit.
3. To develop and edit test papers for the Ministry of Health and Post Office and other agencies.