Flashermac Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 The national exams system was in place from the beginning of the public education system. It wasn't that hard to score 70%, but did ensure that children leaving school at the minumum allowed were at least literate. Once upon a time, the minum was Pratom 4. In the 1970s, it was raised to Pratom 6 or 7. The reason secondary school was not mandatory was that every village or mooban has a primary school. For secondary students might have to travel to at least the amphur, if not the provincial capital. Farm folks couldn't afford that. Under the current system, many schools go from anubarn (Kindergarten) to Mattayom 3 (9th grade). Somehow, when that went into effect, the tests got dropped. Many teachers have complained to me about the change, saying students simply pass through the grades on a conveyor belt. As to "face", some students reportedly opt for a private university or Ramkhamhaeng (open admission) without even taking the nationwide university entrance exams. Failing to get into a govmt university would be too traumatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygye Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 ... so the teachers are unwilling to flunk a student. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Central Scrutinizer Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 I believe they are not allowed to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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