Tag: Assessment reform
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What’s at Stake as MOE Mulls Exam Reforms: A Look at Singapore’s Education Shift
Introduction: Rethinking the Exam Urgency Singapore has long wrestled with an education system often described as an “arms race,” where high-stakes exams can determine a student’s future path. The Ministry of Education (MOE) is now considering reforms aimed at further reducing the stakes of examinations, signaling a continued shift toward holistic learning and diversified success…
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Commentary: MOE Exam Reforms and the Stakes Ahead for Singapore’s Education
What’s at stake in MOE’s examination reform rethink Singapore has long positioned its education system as a rigorous pathway to opportunity. Yet concern has grown that the focus on high-stakes examinations—particularly national exams and grade-based outcomes—drives a pressure-filled learning culture. The Ministry of Education (MOE) is weighing reforms to reduce the salience of exams while…