Sierra Leone: Pupils Outperform in Numeracy Versus Literacy in National Assessment

FREETOWN, Oct 22 (EME) – Pupils in Primary 0 and Primary 2 are scoring higher in basic mathematics and numeracy than in literacy, according to Sierra Leone’s 2025 National Learning Assessment Report. Learners at both levels performed above the national benchmark.

The findings were released by Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education Conrad Sackey and reported by @awokonewspaper. The assessment provides a snapshot of early learning outcomes as authorities continue education recovery efforts.

(Source: post by @awokonewspaper.)