{"id":21001,"date":"2025-11-05T13:57:55","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T11:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/?p=21001"},"modified":"2025-11-05T13:58:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T11:58:05","slug":"lessons-from-the-2025-national-science-and-maths-quiz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/lessons-from-the-2025-national-science-and-maths-quiz","title":{"rendered":"Lessons From the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-ai-summarize yoast-ai-summarize\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eb2bea6d7f2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69eb2bea6d7f2\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/lessons-from-the-2025-national-science-and-maths-quiz\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/lessons-from-the-2025-national-science-and-maths-quiz\/#1_You_Dont_Get_Lucky_You_Get_Ready\" >1.\u00a0You Don&#8217;t Get Lucky, You Get Ready<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/lessons-from-the-2025-national-science-and-maths-quiz\/#2_Confidence_Makes_People_Believe_in_You\" >2. Confidence Makes People Believe in You<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/lessons-from-the-2025-national-science-and-maths-quiz\/#3_Teamwork_Always_Wins\" >3. Teamwork Always Wins\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/lessons-from-the-2025-national-science-and-maths-quiz\/#4_Quick_Thinking_Helps_You_Adapt_at_Work\" >4. Quick Thinking Helps You Adapt at Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/lessons-from-the-2025-national-science-and-maths-quiz\/#5_Communication_Matters_More_Than_Just_Knowledge\" >5. Communication Matters More Than Just Knowledge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/lessons-from-the-2025-national-science-and-maths-quiz\/#6_Composure_Is_a_Must-Have\" >6. Composure Is a Must-Have<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/lessons-from-the-2025-national-science-and-maths-quiz\/#7_Resilience_Keeps_You_Going\" >7. Resilience Keeps You Going<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list yoast-ai-summarize-list\">\n<li>Key lessons from NSMQ include being ready for opportunities, showing confidence, and valuing teamwork.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quick thinking and clear communication are crucial for adapting in both NSMQ and the workplace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Composure under pressure and resilience in the face of setbacks are vital skills for success.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NSMQ serves as a training ground for developing employability skills highly sought after by employers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year, the <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.nsmq.com.gh\/post\/battle-of-regional-champions-opoku-ware-school-clinches-gh-9-080-and-a-spot-in-grand-finale\">National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ)<\/a> takes over Ghana- group chats are buzzing, timelines are heated, schools are mobilising alumni, and the whole country becomes a classroom. But beyond the hype, NSMQ actually teaches career lessons, especially for job seekers preparing for interviews and new work opportunities. But beyond the excitement, NSMQ is an example of how <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/learning\/courses\">soft skills <\/a>drive real performance, especially under pressure. This aligns strongly with the <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/publications\/the-future-of-jobs-report-2023\/digest\/\">World Economic Forum\u2019s Future of Jobs Report (2023)<\/a>, which states that;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe socio-emotional attitudes which businesses consider to be growing in importance most quickly are curiosity and lifelong learning; resilience, flexibility and agility\u201d (World Economic Forum, 2023).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>So, here are the 7 things you can learn from the National Science and Maths Quiz, NSMQ;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-you-don-t-get-lucky-you-get-ready\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_You_Dont_Get_Lucky_You_Get_Ready\"><\/span>1.\u00a0You Don&#8217;t Get Lucky, You Get Ready<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NSMQ contestants don\u2019t walk onto the stage because they \u201cknow a little science.\u201d They prepare with strategy, mock tests, coaching, and constant practice. In the same way, a successful job search shouldn\u2019t be random. Don\u2019t apply to every role. Research the company,<a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"http:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/cv-services\"> tailor your CV to match the job description,<\/a> and rehearse your answers before the interview. The more prepared you are, the more confident and persuasive you become.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-confidence-makes-people-believe-in-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Confidence_Makes_People_Believe_in_You\"><\/span>2. Confidence Makes People Believe in You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even when NSMQ contestants are unsure of an answer, the strongest among them speaks with controlled confidence, a steady voice, and eyes up. Employers are not only assessing what you say, but also how you say it. Practice speaking slowly and active listening. Sit upright, make eye contact during video interviews, and trust that the work you\u2019ve put in has value because you came prepared. Confidence helps employers feel confident in choosing you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-teamwork-always-wins\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Teamwork_Always_Wins\"><\/span>3. Teamwork Always Wins\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"818\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/nsmq-national-science-and-maths-quiz-2025-1024x818.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/nsmq-national-science-and-maths-quiz-2025-1024x818.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/nsmq-national-science-and-maths-quiz-2025-770x615.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/nsmq-national-science-and-maths-quiz-2025-390x311.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/nsmq-national-science-and-maths-quiz-2025.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Benedict Appiah and Nicholas Candre representing Amaniampong SHS. Image Credit: <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.nsmq.com.gh\">https:\/\/www.nsmq.com.gh<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In NSMQ, everyone knows their role. The quick buzzer person, the calm explainer, the strategist. They win because they <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"http:\/\/jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/basic-soft-skills\">understand how to collaborate<\/a>. In the workplace, the individuals who grow the fastest are those who support others, share information, and collaborate to solve problems. No one works in isolation from other departments. You don\u2019t have to be the loudest. Just be reliable, respectful, and willing to work with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-quick-thinking-helps-you-adapt-at-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Quick_Thinking_Helps_You_Adapt_at_Work\"><\/span>4. Quick Thinking Helps You Adapt at Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"818\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/national-science-and-maths-quiz-2025-1024x818.jpg\" alt=\"National Science and Maths Quiz 2025\" class=\"wp-image-21002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/national-science-and-maths-quiz-2025-1024x818.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/national-science-and-maths-quiz-2025-770x615.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/national-science-and-maths-quiz-2025-390x312.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/national-science-and-maths-quiz-2025.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Two Contestants representing Opoku Ware SHS. Image Credit: <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.nsmq.com.gh\">https:\/\/www.nsmq.com.gh<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When the quizmaster drops a surprise riddle and the clock is ticking, contestants must think fast and adapt. Work environments are the same. Things shift, priorities change, and problems arise without warning. <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/learning\/courses\">Thinking on your feet is a sought-after skill<\/a> that employers look for. So, train yourself to stay alert, think logically before reacting, and ask clarifying questions to make you more valuable in any role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-communication-matters-more-than-just-knowledge\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Communication_Matters_More_Than_Just_Knowledge\"><\/span>5. Communication Matters More Than Just Knowledge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NSMQ contestants don\u2019t just solve equations; they explain them clearly and concisely. The workplace rewards people who communicate with clarity. It\u2019s not about big grammar; it\u2019s about expressing ideas simply and confidently. To improve this, practice summarising your thoughts before speaking and avoid rushing your words. Clarity builds trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-composure-is-a-must-have\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Composure_Is_a_Must-Have\"><\/span>6. Composure Is a Must-Have<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NSMQ finals come with pressure, including expectations from the entire school, the crowd, the cameras, and the tension. Yet the best contestants remain composed even when the competition intensifies.<a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/7-key-interview-skills-that-stand-out-for-employers\"> Interviews<\/a> are no different. When you stay calm, breathe slowly, and take a moment before answering, you demonstrate to employers that you can handle stress, and that is a highly valuable skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-resilience-keeps-you-going\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Resilience_Keeps_You_Going\"><\/span>7. Resilience Keeps You Going<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/national-science-and-maths-quiz-2025-winner-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"national science and maths quiz 2025\" class=\"wp-image-21004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/national-science-and-maths-quiz-2025-winner-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/national-science-and-maths-quiz-2025-winner-770x616.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/national-science-and-maths-quiz-2025-winner-390x312.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/national-science-and-maths-quiz-2025-winner.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Image<\/em> <em>Credit: <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.nsmq.com.gh\">https:\/\/www.nsmq.com.gh<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every NSMQ team wins, but many come back stronger the next year because they learned, regrouped, and improved. Job seeking is similar in this regard. <a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/how-a-positive-mindset-helps-you-succeed-in-the-corporate-world\">Rejections don\u2019t mean you\u2019re not good enough<\/a>. Job search may be tough, but once you review why you didn\u2019t get the previous job and adjust accordingly, you\u2019ll land that dream job and not just land but stay in it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NSMQ isn\u2019t just a competition;&nbsp; it serves as a real-life training ground for developing employability skills. If you can prepare smartly, speak confidently, work with others, adapt quickly, communicate clearly, stay calm under pressure, and remain resilient, then you are already building the qualities employers prioritise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking to build and prepare yourself for the job market? 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