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A skills-first Singapore needs a rethink of assessments, not just more certificates

As we double down on skills, training must lead to competence or constructive feedback. Redesigning assessments can raise standards.

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With good design, we can keep assessments from becoming an arms race and position them as a shared map for growth for employers and candidates, says the writer.

With good design, we can keep assessments from becoming an arms race and position them as a shared map for growth for employers and candidates, says the writer.

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May Lim Sok Mui

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Debates about exams and assessments in Singapore tend to focus on primary and secondary schools.

Rarely do they consider adult learners.

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