It's not about the grade, it's about learning, says Singapore government in its latest ad

Singapore gets a lot of flak for its stressful education system.
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It's not about the grade, it's about learning, says Singapore government in its latest ad
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Singapore's education system has long been criticised for the emphasis on grades over the learning process. But it looks like the Ministry of Education wants to make a bold statement to counter that.

It just launched a touching commercial based on a true story of a student and her teacher Madam Phua.

The video shows how Phua guided Shirley through a failing grade with Geography lessons. Both student and teacher continue to keep in touch today, according to the ad.

Many Singaporeans on Facebook reacted positively to the ad, noting the ministry's seemingly new uplifting message.

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Alicia Tan

Alicia Tan was an Asia Deputy Editor at Mashable. She has over 11 years of experience in journalism, magazine production and content publishing; specialising in women's lifestyle, fashion and beauty. When she's not writing, she's obsessing over Totoro, Ryan Gosling and online shopping.


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