Govt to scrap class V terminal exam
The government has decided in principle to scrap the terminal examination after class-V as the primary level was elevated to class-VIII.
"We want a single terminal exam and that would be after class-VIII," said Primary and Mass Education Minister Mostafizur Rahman while talking to the reporters at the secretariat yesterday.
He, however, said the decision about the time from when the test would be scrapped is yet to be made.
The exam was introduced in 2010 as per the cabinet's decision and its approval is needed to abolish it, he added.
Apart from the primary terminal, currently there is another public examination named Junior Secondary Certificate after class-VIII.
There has been a strong criticism against the primary terminal test from educationists and guardians who said the examination put an "extra pressure" on the kids and it creates a huge opportunity for coaching and private tuition.
The issue came into light after the government formally announced the extension of primary level up to class-VIII on May 18 and handed over all educational activities from class-I to VIII to primary and mass education ministry.
Previously, the academic activities of class-VI to VIII were under the jurisdiction of the education ministry.
The minister yesterday said they are working on finalising the matter and would come up with a decision soon.
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