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To keep or not to keep - the PSLE question we’re still grappling with

Proponents of removing the PSLE often cite it as the solution to reducing student stress and unnecessary competition.

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While those in favour of scrapping the PSLE say it causes too much stress on students and their parents, others say a mindset change towards exams and teaching students the skills to manage pressure will ease the pain.

The Ministry of Education has also moved towards

reducing the emphasis on academic grades and focusing on the child

in a bid to reshape the thinking on learning and assessment, as discussed in this edited piece, last updated on April 4, 2025, on the ministry’s website.

To keep or not to keep - the PSLE question we’re still grappling with

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