TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan (PIA) -- The College of Teachers Education (CTED) of Cagayan State University (CSU) Andrews Campus officially launched recently a comprehensive five-year extension project aimed at enhancing the numerical and scientific literacy of struggling and advanced learners at Annafunan Integrated School this city.

Antonio I. Tamayao, professor and project's main proponent, said the initiative was set out to elevate the mathematics and scientific proficiency of grade 7 learners.

Tamayao envisions that, through the extension project, learners will not only become competitive but also excel in district and regional competitions. 

He also said the project will also help the learners pass their college admission tests.

“The project is a 5-year program with a budget allocation of P100,000 for the first year of implementation,” said Tamayao.

Distinguishing their extension project from the catch-up Friday initiative of the Department of Education (DepEd), Tamayao emphasized that their approach is unique as it caters not only to struggling students but also to advanced learners. 

Ian Roger Francisco, dean of CTED, added that the selection of beneficiaries would be based on their individual needs. 

He also explained that the project plan is to accommodate a total of 40 students, carefully chosen based on their performance in the 1st and 2nd quarters, and to include 10 struggling students each from science and math, alongside 10 advanced students in both subject areas.

“Moreover, to assess students' progress, the teachers will utilize modules, activity sheets, and other instructional materials,” Francisco added.

The officials assured the project's sustainability through a Memorandum of Agreement forged between DepEd Tuguegarao City Division and CSU.

Meanwhile, Josephine C. Ballad, school principal of Annafunan Integrated School, expressed her gratitude to the university for initiating the partnership, emphasizing its importance in helping students enhance their math and science literacy. (MFJ/PIA Region 2)