The Ministry of Education says it continues to monitor student performance and provide the Remedial Education Programme in 80 Primary Schools of Focus.
This programme includes initiatives such as the After School Support Education Programme, assignment of dedicated School Social Workers, Guidance Officers, Special Education Officers, and Learning Support Assistants.
In 50% of the 80 Primary Schools of Focus, there has been an increase in the average weighted score of the students.
Also, in 45% of those schools, there was a decline in the percentage of students scoring 30% and lower in SEA.