Education Ministry Approves Single Short Test During Current Academic Period, Cancels Second Test for Several Grades
Approval of Single Short Test for Middle, Secondary, and Fourth and Fifth Primary Grades
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
- The decision covers the middle and secondary stages, as well as the fourth and fifth grades of primary school.
The Ministry of Education announced its approval of relying on a single short test during the current academic period for students in the middle and secondary stages, and for the fourth and fifth grades of primary school.
The Ministry clarified that the decision stipulates relying on a single short test in each subject for the covered educational groups, noting that the highest score will be counted for students who took two short tests in any subject, in a manner that considers students’ best interests and ensures fairness in assessing their academic performance.
The Ministry of Education explained that this regulation does not apply to primary school students from the first to the third grades, where operations continue in accordance with the Comprehensive Education Regulations, requiring two short tests per subject, with each test 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, equal opportunities for learners, and consideration of 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 achieve 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.
