The NSMQ is A Show, My School Is Not Ment For Show – Nsein SHS Student Explains

A Student from Nsein Senior High School Criticizes the National Science and Math Quiz (NSMQ)

Richlove, a student from Nsein Senior High School, has sparked widespread conversation after making bold statements about the popular National Science and Math Quiz (NSMQ) during an interview with Goshers on the High Schools Africa YouTube channel.

Her comments quickly gained attention as she criticized the NSMQ, describing it as a show primarily meant for entertainment rather than a true reflection of academic achievement. Richlove stated that her school, Nsein Senior High, is not focused on performing for television but is instead committed to educating students who will contribute meaningfully to their communities and to Ghana.

She argued that it was more important for schools to invest in producing well-rounded individuals rather than focusing on training a small group of students to excel on a televised program.

This perspective has sparked a debate about the true value of the NSMQ, with some supporting Richlove’s emphasis on long-term community impact over short-term media recognition.

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