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Tay Wins 3 Golds In World Exams
KUALA LUMPUR: Tay Shao An Isaac, 16, is the first Malaysian to bag three gold medals in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) exams.
The SMK Methodist Boys School student clinched gold medals in Mathematics, Science and Computer Skills.
Organised by Education and Assessment and Testing Services and Education Assessment Australia, ICAS is a world-class assessment programme which enables schools and students to assess their capabilities in various subjects including English.
Our Children Getting World-Class Education
New Sunday Times—Malaysian children are receiving a world-class education, an Australian academician said yesterday.
Associate Professor Peter Knapp said with a local education, Malaysian students can get into any university in the world.
“This is clear from the results obtained by students who took part in the competition (International Competitions and Assessments for Schools),” he said.
Speech Of Y.B. Dato’ Sri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein
Minister of Education
Education Assessment Australia (EAA)
of
The University of New South Wales (UNSW)
International Competitions for Schools (ICS)
2004 Medal Presentation
Nov 6, 2004
J.W. Marriott Hotel
Ministry to Focus on Students, Not Schools
New Sunday Times—When the Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) results are announced on Tuesday, the focus will be on the achievement of the students and not on the performance of the schools.
This move by the Education Ministry is aimed at taking away the stress on teachers and administrators over their school’s overall performance.
Students Take To Aussie Exam That Test Ability
Half of Singapore’s students take part in the competition, which teachers here approve of because it encourages children to come up with their own situations, rather than regurgitate ones which they have already learnt.
The Straits Times—AN AUSTRALIAN competition used to assess students’ abilities in various subjects is fast gaining popularity among schools here.
Tests that help teachers improve their teaching
Sunday Star—Tests are an integral and invaluable part of the education system as they are a means of assessing and measuring student performance and, indirectly, the system itself. Recent developments in education, however, are not only changing people’s perception but also revolutionising its role as a measuring tool, says an expert and researcher in the field.
“People in education are becoming more and more accountable to the government and to those who fund them,” says Dr Peter Knapp, acting director of research and assessment of University of New South Wales’ Education Testing Centre in Australia.