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Matayom 3, Prathon 6 students fail O-NET subjects
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/03/2017
» Mathayom 3 (Grade 9) students failed all 5 nationwide O-Net subjects while Prathom 6 students fared little better, passing only Thai language, according to the National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Niets).
O-Net may be cut to four subjects, dropping social science
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/12/2016
» The Ordinary National Educational Test (O-Net) may be limited to four core subjects – mathematics, science, Thai and English, the permanent secretary for education, Chaipreuk Sereerak, says.
O-Net scores better, but still failing
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/03/2016
» The overall scores of grade 12 students in the national O-Net test have improved but students are still failing, according to the National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Niets).
O-Net results disputed
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/06/2016
» Educational officials have denied a claim by a popular admissions tutor that this year's O-Net had at least five mistakes, but the controversy continues.
"Volunteer spirit' a replacement for O-Net scores?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/02/2016
» The Education Ministry has floated the idea of citing students' volunteering records as a criteria for university entrance in some faculties, replacing scores from the O-Net. Getting universities to agree, however, is another matter.
O-net exam failure rate still alarmingly high
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/03/2017
» 12th grade, or Mathayom 6, students have failed four out of five subjects on average, according to the National Institute of Educational Testing Service (Niets).
Dhammakaya temple: Day 2 search continues without success (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/02/2017
» PATHUM THANI – The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and police resumed their search for embattled Phra Dhammajayo at Wat Phra Dhammakaya on Friday, and again came up empty-handed.
New 5-step university entrance exam plan
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/02/2017
» High school students will be given five rounds to compete for university places next year under new changes to the entrance system aimed to ensure more equality among those vying for university seats.
Southern floods: Round 2?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/01/2017
» People in southern provinces and local authorities are bracing for a new round of floods after more heavy rain was forecast in the region this week.
Niets admits to mistakes in English exam
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/07/2016
» The National Institute of Education Testing Service (Niets) yesterday admitted three mistakes in an English exit exam for middle school students pointed out earlier by an Englishlanguage expert.