DATA A DAY:
A different kind of cramming

ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN TO SCHOOL knows what it is like to cram. But in the Philippines, cramming takes on quite a different meaning altogether.

Republic Act No. 7880 or the Fair and Equitable Access to Education Act imposes a limit of 45 students per classroom per day. The law intends to allow both students and teachers to have a more conducive atmosphere for real learning.

But guess what – that law is not being followed.

For today’s Data a Day, we take a look at the problem of cramming – and by this we do not mean exams.

Which is the only school division in Metro Manila where elementary schools meet the legal requirement of having a maximum of 45 pupils per classroom?

1. San Juan City

2. Makati City

3. Las Piñas City

4. Pasig City

Take note of the wording of the question: “the only school division” that meets the limit allowed by the law.

For those who want to check out the answer, click this link and go to the PCIJ’s MoneyPolitics database.