Thursday, March 24, 2011

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SIMCE English Country Results Motivator speech

The Minister of Education, Joaquin Lavin, announced today the results of the first English SIMCE held in October 2010. The results showed that only 11% of students in middle third includes everyday phrases and short texts in the language. He also noted that 89% did not certify a basic level of English. The average test was 99 points of 180 in total. The minimum to achieve certification is 134. "There is a good result but it is the basis on which to begin working for future measurements," said Lavin. The test was conducted at about 240 thousand students from the middle third. Education Minister also announced that within the next few weeks will launch a National Plan of English that will complement the hours field. The idea is that students have the opportunity to take courses outside school hours, in addition, the Ministry of Education will bring teachers from abroad and create a bilingual preschool program to be broadcast on television. (Photographs and Text: The Third)
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