Akanessda Educational

*FAQs: Annual National Science Championship 🇳🇬*

1. *Who can participate?*
- Primary 4-6, JSS 1-3, SSS 1-3 students.

2. *Subjects allowed?*
- 2 subjects: *Maths (compulsory) + 1 Science subject* (Basic Science for Primary/JSS; Chemistry, Physics, Biology for SSS).

3. *Prizes?*
- National: *1st Position:* ₦1.5M (,000 per category),
*2nd Position:* ₦900k (,000 per category), *3rd Position:* ₦600k (3rd ,000 per category) + plaques.
Top 10 teachers: Certificates of Merit and a share of ₦500k.
- *State Best Candidates*: Medals & special certificates (all categories).

4. *Qualification?*
- General cutoff: 80%. But, *minimum of 10 candidates/zone if less than 10 candidates score less than 80% in the zone*.

5. *Exam format/logistics?*
- Paper-based (50 Qs: 25 Maths, 25 Science), 1hr, OMR sheets. CBT if no physical center access. *Centers in every state + FCT*.

6. *Other benefits?*
- Top 100 get free STEM training. All participants get certificates.

7. *Registration?*
- Pay ₦5,000 (early bird ₦4,000 till Jan 20) to UBA 1025357212 (PRIME STEM NIGERIA). Send proof to 08105541242 (WhatsApp).

8. *Contact?*
- Sam: 08105541242, Winner: 08109945013, Tolu: 08094074447. Email: [email protected].
Website: primestemnigeria.org

9. *Past questions & Areas of Concentration?*
- Yes, available and accessible after registration.
10. Referral code AD01
11. Is there a platform for further enquiries?
Yes. Click on https://chat.whatsapp.com/LBMj0hD04gn6PVrno7HQTp

🌱 HOW PARENTS CAN ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO UNLOCK THEIR FULL POTENTIAL

A Parent Training Insight inspired by AKANESSDA'S EDUCATIONAL.

The core of our belief is simple but powerful:
👉 Every child is intelligent. Every child can excel. Every child needs encouragement.
Many learning struggles do not come from lack of ability — they come from lack of the right support at home.

Here are practical ways parents can encourage children to learn, grow, and thrive 👇

1️⃣ Encourage Progress, Not Perfection
Children learn best when parents:
Celebrate small improvements
Appreciate effort, not just scores
Say: “You’re getting better” instead of “Why are you like this?”
📌 Encouragement fuels confidence. Confidence fuels intelligence.

2️⃣ Replace Comparison With Understanding
No two children are the same.
Different pace
Different strengths
Different talents
❌ Comparing children damages self-worth
✅ Understanding children builds self-belief
This principle is central to child-centred learning approach.

3️⃣ Create a Safe Space for Questions
Children should feel free to:
Ask questions
Make mistakes
Express confusion
When parents listen patiently, children become curious learners, not fearful ones.

4️⃣ Make Learning a Daily Lifestyle
Learning should not stop at school:
Count items while shopping
Discuss stories, news, and experiences
Encourage problem-solving at home
🧠 Daily life is the best classroom.

5️⃣ Correct With Love, Not Anger
Mistakes are not failures — they are learning steps.
Harsh correction creates fear
Gentle guidance creates growth
Children raised with understanding learn faster and retain more.

6️⃣ Be Actively Involved, Not Just Observant
Parents should:
Ask about school activities
Support homework calmly
Partner with teachers and learning centers
At AKANESSDA'S EDUCATIONAL parents are seen as co-educators, not spectators.

🔑 KEY MESSAGE FOR ALL PARENTS
When parents change their words, attitude, and support system, children change their performance, confidence, and future.
Let us raise: ✅ Confident children
✅ Curious thinkers
✅ Problem solvers
✅ Future leaders
✍️ Educational Insight inspired and Curated by Tchr David | Parent Education Partner.