Mid-year exams are written in the middle of an academic term to test students’ understanding of a subject (s). They are also used as a form of summative assessment to include in students’ final grades. However, although mid-year examinations have been a critical aspect of schools’ annual activities, the Minister for Education, Chan Chun Sing, […]
Why Students Need to Prepare Earlier for their Final Examinations (PSLE)
The PSLE is the first significant examination children sit for during their first six years in school, so it’s not unusual for parents to be apprehensive about the preparation and outcomes. Often, parents wonder how to support their children to pass their PSLE, when they should start preparation and how to go about it.
Why students must prepare early and how parents can support them in advance.
Studying in Singapore – How Different Is it from Other Countries?
Singapore is regarded as a world-leading educational system with the highest performance in international education, topping the global rankings. In 2022, Singaporean students made up to half of the best scorers in the International Baccalaureate (IB) tests.
Other than the government’s considerable investments in education, as about 20% of the country’s budget is spent on the education sector, other factors contribute to Singapore’s outstanding success.
Academic or Life Skills? What Are We Teaching Our Children?
Every child needs skills to navigate life effectively. These skills help them acquire adaptive and positive attributes to combat life’s challenges and deal with issues practically. However, although life skills offer immense benefits to children, many parents neglect to teach their kids life skills and focus solely on academic skills. The truth, however, is that […]
Asian Education System and the Current Scenario
Quality education is crucial for the growth and development of every society. This explains why educational systems, development, issues, and challenges are constant topics in most economies worldwide. A solid education system is primarily responsible for the quality of any country’s human resource base. It’s also this human resource base that holds up the country.