Postponement of English Private Examinations Minister Ikuta said at the conference on November 1 at 10:49
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At a press conference after the cabinet meeting, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), made it clear that the English private examination introduced in the university entrance examination will be postponed from next year. Summarized statements made by Minister Ikuta's press conference.
“The system is not recommended for students”
Mr. Ikuta said, “Since he took office as a minister, he was most concerned about high school students taking the exam, and analyzed the progress made so far, In the meantime, I was annoyed by high-ranking students and other people in the meantime because of my careless remarks the other day. We were able to get feedback, and we were able to highlight the current issues even more. "
On top of that, “The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has not been well coordinated and coordinated with private testing organizations, leading to delays in preparation, such as lack of information on the use of each university and details on private testing.” Said.
"The university entrance exam English language provision system can be recommended to students with confidence as the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. I have to judge that it is not a system. I decided to postpone the introduction from the next fiscal year and postpone it because delaying the decision could be even more disruptive. " .
“I ’m so sorry that I did n’t make the promise with the students.”
Furthermore, “I think there are a lot of students who have been working hard to prepare for the English private exam for university entrance examinations. I am very sorry that I was unable to fulfill my promise with this decision. Said.
"Consideration for the next year at the review meeting"
And, “Educating children with 4 English skills is necessary for the global society in the future, how will we evaluate in entrance examinations, and what is a mechanism that is as fair and accessible as possible?” I would like to make a study meeting based on me for the university entrance examination in the 6th year of the Ordinance, which will be conducted for the first time under the new course of study, and to consider and draw conclusions for the next year. "
In addition, Minister Ikuta said, “Smooth implementation of university entrance examination reforms, such as the introduction of descriptive questions for the university entrance common test starting next year, will continue to steadily promote reforms that evaluate academic ability in a multifaceted and comprehensive manner. I want to make sure I can do it for you. "
“I want to make a fundamental review, including the mechanism”
“We must admit that there is an overall deficiency. We will postpone and verify the issues, and if we can improve what we can do, we will focus on creating an environment where you can take the test as equally as possible. I would like to continue with the private testing organization that I worked on until today, but I would like to make a thorough review including the mechanism. ”
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