CX Daily: Can China Provide Middle-Schoolers Long-Promised Exam Relief?
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In Depth: Can China provide middle-schoolers long-promised exam relief?
For years, China’s high school entrance exam has been a crucible — a grueling, high-stakes test that can dictate a student’s future. But in Beijing, the pressure may be shifting.
On June 24, the city unveiled a streamlined version of the exam, slashing the number of scored subjects from 10 to six. History, geography, chemistry and biology will no longer count toward the final tally, reducing the maximum score from 670 to 510.
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