Craig, Dennis R.2022-01-182022-01-1819901437https://hdl.handle.net/2139/53536This article discusses the quality of primary education in preparing students for secondary education or for early entry to the world of work. The focus is on literacy and numeracy skills and Jamaica is used as a case study. A regional perspective is also providedPrimary educationLow proficiency in primary education - An approach to the problem