By Samuel Gillis
In a bid to further improve learning outcomes among students, the Ministry of Education’s Guyana Learning Channel is set to introduce a new initiative called ‘BRAINIACS’ – a CSEC game show designed to engage students in a fun and interactive way.
Samuel Gillis recently visited one of their preparation sessions to learn more about this innovative approach.
Anieshaw Mohamed, Head of the Guyana Learning Channel, explained that ‘BRAINIACS’ follows the format of the popular game show ‘Jeopardy,’ making it familiar and appealing to older children.
She emphasized the importance of engaging students with curriculum-based content in an exciting manner, providing them with an opportunity to enhance their learning experience both in and out of the classroom.
Mohamed further elaborated that the game show will feature trivia-type questions related to the CSEC curriculum.
Students aged 15-18, including the last batch of students who sat the CSEC exams, are eligible to participate.
The game show will be launched in the upcoming week, with episodes culminating in a final round where the last contestant standing will win a prize based on their accumulated points throughout the competition.
The prize structure, as explained by Mohamed, offers contestants the chance to win a substantial cash prize, with the total amount estimated to be $300,000 or more for the ultimate winner.
This incentive aims to motivate students to actively participate and excel in the game show.
To register for the competition, students can access the registration link available on the Guyana Learning Channel’s and Ministry of Education’s Facebook pages.
‘BRAINIACS’ has been developed with the aim of fostering learning and academic achievement among students, providing them with an engaging platform to showcase their knowledge and skills.
The introduction of ‘BRAINIACS’ reflects the Ministry of Education’s commitment to innovation and the continuous enhancement of educational opportunities for students across Guyana.
As the game show prepares to launch, anticipation builds for the positive impact it will have on student learning and academic engagement.