Article Published On: 27 March 2023
Many parents, particularly those of Primary 6 children, have been up in arms about MOE’s decision to remove mid-year exams. Ms Connie Wong, a Think Teach parent, shared the same sentiments when she lamented that “with exams, pupils will develop stress management skills”. A mother of a P6 son, Connie shared with the Straits Times that “Primary 1 to 5 would be a good time to explore one’s interests. But come Primary 6, PSLE should be the main focus of a student”.
To quell parents’ concerns, Think Teach Academy has rolled out a series of mock exams aimed at plugging the gap that MOE’s decision has left behind. When interviewed by the Straits Times, co-founder Algene Tan said that the academy will conduct even more quizzes, tests and assessments to “keep students on their toes” and “show parents their child’s progress”. The aim of such assessments is also “to locate problem areas early so that [there is] ample time to address the issue.
At Think Teach, we are clear on what we want to help students achieve at every stage of their learning journey. We have expertly designed our curriculum to reflect this.
Primary 1 to 2: Discover your love for learning
Primary 3 to 4: Explore your interests
Primary 5 to 6: Prepare for PSLE success
Secondary 1 to 4: Prepare for streaming and GCE N and O Level
Since Primary 5 to 6 are crucial PSLE preparation years, we do not believe that the complete removal of mid-year exams would be helpful. That is why Think Teach students will be given a quiz every 4 lessons, a mid-year exam and a final-year exam.
Do you agree with our approach? Let us know your thoughts!
