Министр образования Литвы просит оценить еще один промежуточный экзамен

«I was solving the intermediate mathematics exam tasks at level B. The experts will have to assess how well these tasks align with the curriculum, but my expectations regarding the intermediate assessment were different. I understand very well the people who are now writing comments and letters to the ministry. Your call for objectivity will be heard», wrote G. Yakhtas on Facebook on Wednesday.

According to the Minister, the intermediate assessments are designed to evaluate students’ knowledge and their ability to apply it in non-standard tasks.

In his opinion, the criticized physics tasks, although with some nuances, have achieved these goals. However, according to the Minister, the intermediate mathematics tasks at level B raise significantly more questions.

«Questions arise not only about the alignment of the tasks with the curriculum, but also about the level of difficulty of the tasks and their relevance in practical life as a whole, which is what students who chose level B need», he said.

«Amidst the diversity of opinions and evaluations, it is best if independent experts present their conclusions. Therefore, I have instructed to organize a competent commission to carry out this work and ensure maximum objectivity in the assessment, as the future of the students is important to all of us», the Minister added.

G. Yakhtas emphasized that the system of intermediate assessments is being implemented for the first time, so, according to his words, the commission’s assistance may still be needed.

«As new circumstances are clarified, it is necessary to involve additional expert resources to ensure objectivity. If necessary, we will also involve commissions to assess intermediate exams in mathematics at level A and other subjects and to make suggestions», he explained.