Tag: Student Well-being
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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…
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Ogamba: 85% of Learners Transitioned from Grade 9 to Grade 10 as Government Overcomes Initial Hurdles
Overview: A Milestone in the Grade 9 to Grade 10 Transition Education policy officials announced a significant milestone in the national education reform agenda: about 85% of eligible learners have reported to Grade 10 following the transition from Grade 9. The Education Cabinet Secretary, Julius Ogamba, credited the milestone to sustained policy efforts, enhanced resource…
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How ‘Killer PSLE’ Questions Continue to Haunt Singaporean Students After Primary School
Introduction: The lingering shadow of PSLE question difficulty Singapore’s Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) results day is a major milestone for students and families. While the official focus is on scores and pathways, an ongoing thread in classrooms and parent chats is the memory of those “killer” questions—tricky problems that seemed to derail a student’s…
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Singapore Teachers Work Longer Hours, Despite Spending Less Time Teaching: Talis Survey Insights
Singapore Teachers’ Workload Shifts Are Not What They Seem Singapore’s teachers are teaching fewer hours per week but are clocking more total work time due to a rise in non-teaching duties. The latest Teaching and Learning International Survey (Talis) from the OECD reveals a nuanced picture: about 47.3 hours of work weekly, higher than the…
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Sonia LeBel’s Return to School: Facing Educational Challenges
Sonia LeBel’s Return to School As Quebec schools kick off another academic year, new Minister Sonia LeBel is stepping into her role with several challenges ahead. Although her start comes a bit later than anticipated, the urgency of the situation demands immediate attention and action. Budget Constraints in Education One of the foremost issues facing…