SMS and Internet blamed for decline in English Examinations

Education director-general Datuk Abdul Rafie Mahat of Kuala Lumpur blamed text messaging and the Internet for the decline in English language passes in the Penilaian Menengah Rendah examination this year, according to Malaysia's New Straits Times.

"Abdul Rafie said students were "economising words and phrases" in their answer scripts as they were used to doing so via the SMS and in their messages over the Internet.

"The scripts clearly show they have overlooked the basic rules of English. Students used short form when writing," he said when asked to comment on the 1.8 per cent decline in passes for English".

emily | 1:19 PM | SMS and Students |
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