Education Ministry Approves Single Short Test During Current Academic Term
The Ministry of Education has approved a single short test for students in the intermediate and secondary stages, as well as the fourth and fifth grades of primary school, while retaining two tests for the first three grades.
Translated by Qiyas from القبس — Original source
Mahmoud Al-Farouq: The Ministry of Education announced on Thursday that it has approved relying on a single short test during the current academic period for students in the middle and secondary stages, as well as the fourth and fifth grades of the primary stage. The Ministry clarified that the decision stipulates relying on one short test per subject for the covered educational categories, noting that the highest score will be counted if two short tests were administered in any subject, thereby safeguarding students’ interests and ensuring fairness in assessing their academic levels.
The Ministry of Education indicated that this arrangement does not apply to primary stage students from the first to the third grades, where operations will continue in accordance with the Comprehensive Education Regulations, which mandate two short tests per subject, each worth five marks. The Ministry emphasized its commitment to adhering to the provisions of the Comprehensive Education Regulations and standardizing assessment procedures across all educational stages and schools, ensuring clarity in grading mechanisms, achieving equal opportunities among learners, and accounting for individual differences and academic achievement levels.
It added that the test organization is part of its ongoing efforts to develop educational and assessment practices, and to strike a balance between measuring students’ academic achievement and considering their academic circumstances, thereby contributing to providing an encouraging learning environment that supports learning and enhances the outcomes of the educational process. The Ministry noted that the decision came in light of directives from Minister of Education Eng. Sayed Jalal Al-Tabatabai, and based on the provisions of the Comprehensive Education Regulations issued in 2026, within the framework of its commitment to safeguarding students’ interests and developing the assessment system to ensure fairness and equal opportunities among students.
