Special Initiatives in Mathematics and Science Education
With regard to mathematics and science at the fourth and eighth grades, there is no specific standard of emphasis that all schools follow. Some schools have developed progress sheets for low and high performing students, which track performance trends in mathematics and science.
In appreciation of the importance of improving student achievement and performance in mathematics and science, a number of initiatives involving national assessment have been introduced at the Ministry level in coordination with the National Center for Education Development. In the 2014–2015 school year, Kuwait entered a five year contract with the World Bank, aiming to address all issues related to different subjects in its education system, including mathematics and science (e.g., curriculum development, teaching strategies, and teacher skills enhancement).