DOHA: An international study programme to overcome learning challenges commonly faced by students is set to become available in Qatar.
Pearson, the world’s largest education company, and StudyPlus, a subsidiary of ScorePlus Middle East, have announced a partnership which will see thousands of schoolchildren in Qatar provided with state-of-the-art learning programmes at their new centre in Al Saad, Doha.
The programmes cover key areas in maths, literacy and English language curricula and have been developed to overcome learning challenges commonly faced by students in these areas.
The programmes include Mathematics Navigator, a highly flexible learning tool to overcome misconceptions and fill critical gaps in maths knowledge by building students’ conceptual understanding and problem solving skills.
Algebra skills will also be enhanced through the use of Onramp to Algebra, a programme to ensure students are adequately prepared for advanced algebra instruction.
Literacy Navigator will also be implemented to develop students’ skills in comprehending informational text and help them navigate texts found in their content area classes, such as science and social studies.
English language development will be assisted through implementation of the Language Central programme in schools, targeting students’ conceptual understanding, academic vocabulary, written and oral language and comprehension skills.
Nigel Kelly, Head of Middle East publishing at Pearson, is convinced that the availability of these programmes in Qatar will help students achieve their learning potential, and play a key role in realising the government’s goal of creating a competitive, knowledge-based economy.
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