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Dr John Yam Poh Nam, Ph.D. (University of South Australia), MBA (University of Strathclyde), B. Eng, Electrical (National University of Singapore) 任保南博士 南澳大利亚大学, 斯特拉思克莱德大学, 新加坡国立大学 Council Member of The Workers' Party, Served as Inspector of Police - Singapore Police Force (1981-83)

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Do away with Primary School Exams Entirely

Scandinavian education systems do not have examinations until students are in secondary school. And yet, there is no evidence of a lack in prowess or economic performance.

Furthermore, Scandinavians are among the most socially responsible people in the world. They are world-class citizens in all the fundamental aspects - some of which we still lack, for example, road manners.

While I applaud the Education Ministry's decision, it should adopt a bolder and more effective decision to do away with primary school examinations entirely.

This radical change will harvest us a reward of First World innovation and creativity.

- Samuel Ng

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