Only 17 % of students third degree dominates competences of reading Comprehensive, according to official data. In an analysis of the current educational reality, carried out by the business action for education (EDUCA), these were described results As worrisome.
In the document prepared by the organization’s executive director, Darwin Caraballo, it is specified that less than the 1 % of sixth grade students has dominance of operations math basic in the public education system.
While only 8 % of 15 -year -olds exceed the minimum level in mathaccording to the results Of the Pisa tests, he said.
Caraballo stressed that, despite the investment of more than 48 billion dollars in the education public, made by the Ministry of Education (MINERD) from the implementation of 4 % of GDP in 2013, They are not observed significant improvements in that aspect.
The analysis was presented by EDUCA within the framework of the tenth anniversary of the signing of the Covenant National for educational reform, an agreement signed in 2014 with the aim of guaranteeing a education inclusive, equitable and quality In the country.
Redesign priorities
“This abyss between investment and results It forces a deep redesign of priorities. The problem is not only of resources, but of managementpedagogical approach and co -responsibility social“Caraballo said in the analysis.
He also pointed out that, although they have been achieved advances “Punctual”, the Obstacles They motivated the creation of the pact continue latent, due to an unfocused search for consensus.
“You need to return to the starting point. To the definition of background agreements, with real historical and political vision, now that, as a result of the redefinitions of global geopolitics, development and prosperity for the Dominicans again hit the doors of history, and the education It is the only key to open that door, “he emphasized.
Improve education
Caraballo indicated that some must be taken into account Fundamentals To achieve one improvement real in the educational system, among them:
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That the calendar or school hours are not interrupted for any reason, and that, in case of interruption, there are consequences for those who fail to comply.
That quality is a specific fact.
Reward the teacher for performance, taking into account his assistance and learning of his students.
That the contest is the only entrance door to the educational system, both for teachers and for non -teaching staff.
