Al-Ahsa: 800 educators discuss improving learning outcomes in "Nafes" tests
On Monday, 800 educators in Al-Ahsa agreed, during a meeting on “Early Systematic Preparation for the Competition,” on the need to integrate the roles of the school and the family to improve learning outcomes and raise student results in national tests.
Improving teaching practice
At the start of the meeting, the Director General of Education in Al-Ahsa, Tawashi Al-Kinani, emphasized that school principals and teachers are the true partners in shaping the "Vision Generation," on whom the nation is relying and upon whom its future is built.
Al-Kinani explained that the school represents a major "system of influence," noting that the "Nafes" testsare a true indicator of the quality of education within the classroom, thus requiring early and systematic preparation.
He stressed that improving learning outcomes actually begins with improving teaching practice, emphasizing the importance of supporting and empowering teachers, and the need to prepare students psychologically and cognitively to take national and international tests efficiently.
The importance of commitment and training for tests
The Director of Education emphasized the importance of strict school attendance and minimizing learning loss through the development of precise remedial plans. He called for utilizing the unified support system and self-assessment to address learning gaps.
Al-Kinani urged students to be trained for aptitude tests and to benefit from best practices, stressing the need for early preparation for standardized tests and PIRLS assessments to ensure the province achieves the results it deserves.
He also highlighted the importance of activating parent councils and building effective communication channels with families, noting that instilling values of quality and teamwork has a profound impact on performance and final outcomes.
A tangible shift in school standards
For his part, Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Falah, Assistant Director General of Education for Educational Affairs, reviewed key aspects of implementing the "Nafes 2026" test, highlighting the Education Department's position in the Education Evaluation Commission's rankings.
Dr. Al-Falah expressed his optimism about the tangible improvement in school performance on the ground, emphasizing the Education Department's aspiration to increase the number of schools achieving the "Excellence" category in the governorate during the coming phase.
Khalid Al-Otaibi, Director of the Cognitive Performance Evaluation Department, presented a paper identifying the "Mastery Gap and the Path to Skills Sustainability" through a diagnostic analysis of core subject results and formative assessments for the primary stage.
Manal Al-Bahli presented an analytical review of the results of the "Nafes" national test simulations, aiming to identify strengths and address opportunities for improvement among students before the actual tests commence.
The meeting concluded with an open session where the Director General of Education answered inquiries from school leaders, reaffirming the continued support and follow-up to achieve the ambitious national goals in the education sector in Al-Ahsa.
