Educationist warns against policy flip-flops according to govt
Anuar Ahmad says leaders should respect the policies put in place by their predecessors, as constant changes raise concerns about student development.
Education ministry to study why nearly 25,000 SPM candidates opted out of exam
Education Minister Radzi Jidin says the majority of them were private candidates.
Why now, educationists ask on govt move to scrap PT3
They say many issues should be addressed before such a move is made, and that the unexpected announcement may have wasted the time and money spent on preparing for the exam this year.
Hush in South Korea as students sit for gruelling exam
The nine-hour test is crucial not only for securing spots in top universities, but is also considered key for elevated social status, lucrative careers and even marriage prospects.
Good riddance, Sarawak educators say to UPSR
They say abolishing the Standard Six exam will allow teachers and students to enjoy the learning process.
400,000 to take SPM under new normal
Candidates who test positive for Covid-19 or who are close contacts of others who have will have to produce certified documents to enable them to sit for a rescheduled examination.
Academics say UPSR, PT3 exams no longer needed to gauge students
They say the exams merely emphasise the 3R's of reception, retention and recollection without sharpening students' thinking and communication skills.
