[Exclusive] Why was absolute evaluation of internal assessments brought up... Adverse effects of high school credit system with biased enrollment in certain subjects
South Korea's National Education Commission is planning to switch high school internal assessments to absolute evaluations, abandoning the current relative evaluation system. The change, set to take effect from 2030, aims to normalize public education and reform university admissions. However, concerns have been raised about the potential loss of competitiveness in internal assessments and the widening of educational gaps between schools and regions.
The commission also plans to expand elementary school hours, with a goal of 3 pm dismissal for first and second graders by 2031 and 2032, respectively.
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