In a bid to enhance learning outcomes in English Language and Mathematics, stakeholders across Africa stress the importance of innovative approaches and teacher incentives. Teachers and experts emphasize the critical roles these subjects play in shaping individuals’ cognitive abilities and communication skills, underscoring the need for practical learning experiences.

English language teacher, Kayode Olusola, highlights the centrality of language in human communication, while a mathematics educator underscores the subject’s role in providing a deeper understanding of the universe and quantification.

In Nigeria, proficiency in these subjects is a prerequisite for tertiary education admission, leading to heightened pressure on students to excel in standardized tests. Despite recent improvements in examination pass rates, experts advocate for a shift towards more practical teaching methods and curriculum updates to align with global educational trends.

They suggest incorporating topics such as artificial intelligence (AI) to make learning more engaging and relevant. Additionally, calls for introducing incentives to promote mathematics education aim to attract more students and teachers to the subject, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation in education.