STEMGuyana founder addresses mathematics education crisis in Guyana

Dr. Karen Abrams, Founder and Executive Director of STEMGuyana, is addressing the mathematics crisis in Guyana by highlighting the psychological impact of academic struggle. Abrams noted that low grades, such as a student receiving 12% in a mathematics term, often lead to math anxiety and a loss of confidence that prevents students from seeking help.

To support struggling learners, Abrams and her team at Pathway Online Academy have taken practical steps, including waiving monthly fees to enroll students who have fallen behind. The initiative aims to move beyond simple academic intervention to address the shame and disengagement caused by mathematics anxiety.