Regarding the question sentences of the mock exams taken by high school students in Saga Prefecture, there was an inappropriate expression that linked Islam and terrorists, Hagiuda, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology said, "It is natural that there should be no discriminatory expressions. ", And asked for measures to prevent recurrence.
In an English question sentence of a mock exam taken by a high school student in Saga prefecture early last month, he said about the poor children he saw in Egypt, "If the children cannot make money, go to the mosque for food and become a terrorist. There was a scene to explain, and the Saga Prefectural Board of Education said that it was an inappropriate expression.
Regarding this, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hagita said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "It is natural that there should be no discriminatory expressions. Even though about 10 faculty members were involved in creating the problem, they noticed in the process. I am very sorry that I could not do it. I would like the Saga Prefectural Board of Education to take appropriate measures to prevent recurrence. "
He added, "If such a mistake occurs not only in Saga Prefecture, it will send a wrong message to the international community, so I would like to thoroughly inform the relevant organizations."