By: Jennifer Frimpong Wiredu
A Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, has been signed between AyaPrep Limited and the Bureau of Ghana Languages, marking a major shift in Ghana’s education system.
The partnership aims to harness the power of Ghanaian mother tongues to strengthen mathematical reasoning among learners a strategy experts believe could significantly improve the country’s overall performance in Mathematics.
The agreement represents a major step toward promoting Ghanaian languages, preserving cultural identity, and modernizing teaching methods through innovative learning solutions. Under the initiative, the two institutions will co-develop teaching and learning materials that merge local languages with core mathematical concepts.
This approach is expected to help students better understand topics that have long been considered challenging when taught solely in English.
Beyond improving comprehension, the collaboration also seeks to instill cultural confidence among young learners while driving higher academic achievement. With an ambitious target of achieving a 90 percent pass rate in Mathematics across participating schools, stakeholders describe the partnership as a timely and visionary intervention that could redefine the teaching and learning of mathematics at the basic school level.
Speaking to GBCNews, Acting Executive Director of the Bureau of Ghana Languages, Ebenezer Ahiator Esq., reaffirmed government’s commitment to supporting the mother-tongue approach. He explained that strengthening the use of local languages in education is essential for improving understanding and long-term retention.
Mr. Ahiator added that the Bureau is prepared to provide accurate translations, standardized terminology, and training support to help implement the project effectively.
The Chief Executive Officer of AyaPrep, Scoon Boakye Appiah, highlighted the organisation’s excitement about the partnership, noting that it will allow AyaPrep to build user-friendly digital tools tailored to the linguistic needs of Ghanaian learners.
He stressed that using familiar languages to teach mathematics makes the subject more relatable and boosts students’ problem-solving confidence.
Education analysts say the partnership could open doors for broader reforms in the use of technology for learning. Policymakers are therefore encouraged to explore the potential of educational software platforms to improve mathematics education on a wider scale and enhance student performance nationwide.
The initiative is expected to roll out progressively, with more details on implementation and school participation to be announced in the coming months.
