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Obec brands O-Net fails a success
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 04/04/2019
» While the overall scores of Grade 6 and 9 students who participated in the latest Ordinary National Education Test (O-Net) have improved, the number of students who failed remains alarmingly high, according to the National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Niets).
Graft taints success of Thai students
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 25/06/2018
» The effort to root out corruption problems inside the Ministry of Education is making headway despite facing headwinds, says Lt Gen Kosol Prathumchart, an adviser to Education Minister who is now dealing with more than 50 graft cases in the ministry.
Grade 6 students fail in Thai essay writing
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 25/02/2017
» Grade 6 students sitting the recent Ordinary National Educational Test (O-Net) were found to have fared poorly in the essay portion that tests their Thai language skills, according to the National Institute of Education Testing Service (NIETS).
Higher scores expected in O-Net tests
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 05/02/2017
» Educational authorities are expecting improved results in the Ordinary National Educational Test (O-Net) after being given a proper outline of course content and a range of skills that will be tested.
Prathom 1 literacy rate improves
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 07/04/2016
» The literacy rate among first graders has improved, but is not making enough progress to eradicate illiteracy, according to the Office of Basic Education Commission (Obec).
Expert urges schools to exert more control over curricula
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 11/09/2015
» Decentralising the education system should be sped up to allow each region to create its own tailored content and curb the student drop-out rate, according to the assistant secretary to the minister of education and Education Reform Commission.
Obec hails boost in literacy skills, points to room for improvement
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 23/08/2015
» The Office of Basic Education Commission says it is satisfied with progress in improving literacy rates among primary school students.