Reported discrepancies in O-Level English oral not technical in nature or result of malicious act: MOE
Singapore's Ministry of Education has clarified that discrepancies in the GCE O-Level English oral exams were not technical or malicious. Schools are providing special consideration for students who experienced distress due to the confusion.
Why it matters
This addresses public concerns regarding the integrity of standardized testing and the welfare of students in high-stakes educational environments.
Schools are working with candidates who may have experienced significant distress to apply for special consideration, says Senior Minister of State Janil Puthucheary.
File photo of secondary school students in their mixed form class at Jurong West Secondary School. (Photo: CNA/Raydza Rahman)
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