MY YOUNGEST son, who is in Primary 1, will be sitting for his final examinations next week.

I was surprised to learn from a school circular that Primary 1 pupils would be tested on English composition, which contributes to 10 per cent of the score for English.

I checked with friends who also have children in Primary 1 at other schools, and composition is not part of the English examination. Is the school raising the bar too high for Primary 1 pupils or is this required by the Ministry of Education?

My elder son who studies in the same school was tested on English composition only from Primary 3 onwards.

Ms Koh Li Png

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