First nationwide exams in over 20 years
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Nationwide exams for Grade-5 and Grade-9 students restarted on February 19, the first time since 1990.
The exams will be conducted at the district, region and state level. Earlier, the government provided a single set of questions for students in all areas.
A headmaster from the a high school from Yangon’s Dagon Township welcomed the policy, saying that it should encourage students to attend classes through the end of their studies. Yet, he is concerned that some students may fail as they were unprepared for the re-start of the exams.
A parent in Yankin Township complained that the exams resumed without advance notification to students or their parents.
Students must earn at least 40 marks or they would be assigned with Grade D which requires them to re-sit for the exams.
