Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Guyana Secondary Education Improvement (P147924) Guyana Secondary Education Improvement (P147924) LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN | Guyana | Education Global Practice | IBRD/IDA | Investment Project Financing | FY 2014 | Seq No: 7 | ARCHIVED on 27-Sep-2017 | ISR28800 | Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Education, Cooperative Republic of Guyana Key Dates Key Project Dates Bank Approval Date:04-Jun-2014 Effectiveness Date:25-Nov-2014 Planned Mid Term Review Date:24-Apr-2017 Actual Mid-Term Review Date:12-Jun-2017 Original Closing Date:31-Mar-2020 Revised Closing Date:31-Mar-2020 Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The objective of the Project is to: (i) strengthen the capacity of secondary school mathematics teachers nationwide, and (ii) increase enrollment in General Secondary Schools in targeted regions. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No PHRPDODEL Components Name Component 1: Strengthen the Capacity of Secondary School Mathematics Teachers Nationwide:(Cost $1.80 M) Component 2: Expansion of General Secondary School Facilities:(Cost $7.15 M) Component 3: Strengthen Institutional Capacity and Project Management:(Cost $1.05 M) Overall Ratings Name Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO  Moderately Satisfactory  Moderately Unsatisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP)  Moderately Satisfactory  Moderately Unsatisfactory Overall Risk Rating  Moderate  Moderate Implementation Status and Key Decisions 9/27/2017 Page 1 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Guyana Secondary Education Improvement (P147924) A Mid-Term Review for this project was conducted in June 2017. The MTR assessed the project design, relevance and the overall project performance, and concluded that: • Relevance of the PDO: The Objectives of the Project are to: (i) strengthen the capacity of secondary school mathematics teachers nationwide, and (ii) increase enrollment in General Secondary Schools in targeted regions. It was confirmed that the Project remains highly relevant for Guyana without any changes in its overall development objectives. • Adequacy of Project Design: The current project design remains adequate. • It is likely that the project will achieve its end-of-project targets. Risks Systematic Operations Risk-rating Tool Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Political and Governance  --  Low  Low Macroeconomic  --  Moderate  Moderate Sector Strategies and Policies  --  Moderate  Moderate Technical Design of Project or Program  --  Moderate  Moderate Institutional Capacity for Implementation and Sustainability  --  Moderate  Moderate Fiduciary  --  Moderate  Moderate Environment and Social  --  Moderate  Moderate Stakeholders  --  Moderate  Moderate Other  --  --  -- Overall  --  Moderate  Moderate Results Project Development Objective Indicators PHINDPDOTBL  1. Percent of secondary school mathematics teachers that pass the examinations of the targeted training courses designed under the Project (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 60.00 Date 31-Mar-2014 15-Nov-2016 15-Sep-2017 31-Mar-2020 Comments There has been a delay for this activity. But the work to design the training modules is now ready to commence. The training will be taken place by November 2017 and the result will be available in 2018. While awaiting the work of the consultancy, the Ministry of Education has taken steps to conduct targeted trainings, based on the results of the diagnostic assessment of mathematic teachers, to 300 9/27/2017 Page 2 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Guyana Secondary Education Improvement (P147924) mathematics teachers. As part of the activities of this sub-component, a mathematics resource person for each education district has been appointed. To ensure sustainability, this will be a permanent appointment for each of the more than 12 educational districts. The mathematic resource person will provide support, guidance and mentoring for math teachers. PHINDPDOTBL  2. Percent of secondary students enrolled in General Secondary Schools (GSS) increased in Regions 3 and 4 (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 87.00 87.00 88.00 92.00 Date 31-Mar-2014 15-Nov-2016 15-Sep-2017 31-Mar-2020 Comments The baseline is 87%. The end target (92%) was established conservatively based on the secondary school enrollment data in Regions 3 and 4 from year 2003 to 2012. Although the scope of the GSS Construction has been reduced from 3 schools (2,600 seats) to 2 schools (1,800 seats), the end target is still achievable by the end of the Project. A forecast, based the 2011-2016 Enrollment data provided by the MOE Planning Unit, indicates that the percent of secondary students enrolled in GSS in regions 3 and 4 will be at 89% in 2019 by natural growth. With 2 new GSS Constructed (1,800 seats), the figure is expected to be at 93% by the end of the Project. Overall Comments Intermediate Results Indicators PHINDIRITBL  Subcomponent 1.1.a: Number of teachers that complete at least one training course designed under the Project (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 300.00 300.00 600.00 Date 31-Mar-2014 15-Nov-2016 15-Sep-2017 31-Mar-2020 9/27/2017 Page 3 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Guyana Secondary Education Improvement (P147924) Comments A plan to train additional 300 mathematics teachers from September 2017 to December 2017 based on the diagnostic assessment results is in place. The end target of this IRI is expected to be achieved based on what has been implemented and MOE’s planning. PHINDIRITBL  Subcomponent 1.1.b: Number of secondary mathematics teachers observed in the classroom and receiving expert feedback at least once during the Project’s lifetime - Cumulative (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 153.00 153.00 600.00 Date 31-Mar-2014 15-Nov-2016 15-Sep-2017 31-Mar-2020 Comments The end target (600) is achievable.Fifty (50)more math teachers will be observed between September and December in 2017. The rest will training in 2018 and 2019. PHINDIRITBL  Subcomponent 1.1.c: Number of secondary mathematics teachers who have registered in the Guyanese mathematics teacher website/ community of practice - Cumulative (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 280.00 600.00 Date 31-Mar-2014 15-Nov-2016 15-Sep-2017 31-Mar-2020 Comments Several WhatsApp groups with more than 280 mathematics teachers were formed to share experience and exchange lesson plans since November 2016 and have been growing rapidly. 9/27/2017 Page 4 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Guyana Secondary Education Improvement (P147924) PHINDIRITBL  Subcomponent 1.1.d: Number of secondary schools having received Mathematics Teaching Kits (includes SDs) - Cumulative (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 250.00 Date 31-Mar-2014 15-Nov-2016 15-Sep-2017 31-Mar-2020 Comments 250 Math Kits will be distributed to secondary schools by either the end of 2017 or the beginning of 2018. PHINDIRITBL  Subcomponent 1.2.a: Mathematics standards for secondary school teachers developed (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No Yes Yes Date 31-Mar-2014 15-Nov-2016 15-Sep-2017 31-Mar-2020 Comments The end target of this indicator has been achieved. PHINDIRITBL  Subcomponent 1.2.b: Revised Appraisal of secondary school teachers and principals (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No Yes Yes Date 31-Mar-2014 15-Nov-2016 15-Sep-2017 31-Mar-2020 Comments The end target of this indicator has been achieved. 9/27/2017 Page 5 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Guyana Secondary Education Improvement (P147924) PHINDIRITBL  Subcomponent 1.3: Number of secondary school mathematics teachers trained in using technology in the 8 pilot schools - Cumulative (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 100.00 100.00 24.00 Date 31-Mar-2014 15-Nov-2016 15-Sep-2017 31-Mar-2020 Comments The end target (24) of this IRI has been achieved. Originally, 24 teachers from 8 pilot schools were planned to be trained. When conducting training, the MOE realized that it is beneficial and cost efficient to include all the math teachers and related school officials from 8 pilot schools to the training. Thus, 100 secondary mathematics teachers have been trained in integrating technology-assisted learning into their everyday teaching. PHINDIRITBL  Subcomponent 2.1: Number of additional student places created in general secondary schools in Regions 3 and 4 - Cumulative (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,600.00 Date 31-Mar-2014 15-Nov-2016 15-Sep-2017 31-Mar-2020 Comments The construction will start by either the end of 2017 or the beginning of 2018. The construction can be finished by the end of 2019. PHINDIRITBL  Subcomponent 2.2: Number of new GSS constructed and furnished- Cumulative (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 Date 31-Mar-2014 15-Nov-2016 15-Sep-2017 31-Mar-2020 Comments The construction will start by either the end of 2017 or the beginning of 2018. The construction can be finished by the end of 2019. 9/27/2017 Page 6 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Guyana Secondary Education Improvement (P147924) PHINDIRITBL  Direct project beneficiaries (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 1,120.00 1,984.00 2,600.00 Date 31-Mar-2014 15-Nov-2016 15-Sep-2017 31-Mar-2020 Comments Component 1 Math learning tablets for students: 1,500; Component 1 Teacher Appraisal Instruments: 84; Component 1 Technology assisted teacher training: 100; Component 3 EMIS: 300. PHINDIRITBL  Female beneficiaries (Percentage, Custom Supplement) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 PHINDIRITBL  Subcomponent 3.1: Secondary EMIS designed, developed, piloted, revised and rolled out (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target EMIS scaled up to at least 100 secondary The historical data of 12 schools with schools from regions 3, tele- 4 and Georgetown have connectivity been captured (wireless or electronically by the Value No No fixed); EMIS server. The data entry used to provide for the remaining 8 pilot in time analysis schools will be for policy completed by August 11, makers and 2017. produce MOE Statistical Digest for 2019 Date 31-Mar-2014 15-Nov-2016 15-Sep-2017 31-Mar-2020 Comments 9/27/2017 Page 7 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Guyana Secondary Education Improvement (P147924) EMIS is expected to scale up to all the General Secondary Schools by the end of 2019. Overall Comments Data on Financial Performance Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed Disbursed P147924 IDA-54730 Effective USD 10.00 10.00 0.00 1.77 7.19 18% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P147924 IDA-54730 Effective 04-Jun-2014 10-Oct-2014 25-Nov-2014 31-Mar-2020 31-Mar-2020 Cumulative Disbursements 9/27/2017 Page 8 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Guyana Secondary Education Improvement (P147924) Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Project(s) There are no related projects. 9/27/2017 Page 9 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy