Committee of Supply 2022 debate, Day 4: Chan Chun Sing on removal of mid-year examinations
Mid-year examinations for all primary and secondary school levels will be removed by next year, freeing up more time for self-directed learning and developing 21st-century competencies. Education Minister Chan Chun Sing made the announcement in Parliament on Monday (Mar 7). He noted that mid-year exams for Primary 3 and 5 as well as Secondary 1 and 3 students had already been dropped over the past few years, resulting in a “positive impact”. Mr Chan also announced the piloting of a modular third-language programme so that more secondary school students can learn new languages and discover other cultures. Meanwhile, post-secondary admissions will be adjusted to better recognise students’ individual strengths. The Direct School Admission (DSA) programme for all Government and Government-aided junior colleges will be expanded.
Mid-year examinations for all primary and secondary school levels will be removed by next year, freeing up more time for self-directed learning and developing 21st-century competencies. Education Minister Chan Chun Sing made the announcement in Parliament on Monday (Mar 7). He noted that mid-year exams for Primary 3 and 5 as well as Secondary 1 and 3 students had already been dropped over the past few years, resulting in a “positive impact”. Mr Chan also announced the piloting of a modular third-language programme so that more secondary school students can learn new languages and discover other cultures. Meanwhile, post-secondary admissions will be adjusted to better recognise students’ individual strengths. The Direct School Admission (DSA) programme for all Government and Government-aided junior colleges will be expanded.
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