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Hong Kong Primary 3 Maths Skills Hit Record Low, English Competency Soars

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The mathematics competency of Hong Kong's Primary Three students has reached a record low, according to the latest Territory-wide System Assessment (TSA) results. The passing rate for mathematics dropped to 84.7%, a decrease of 0.7 percentage points from the previous year and the lowest since the assessment began in 2004. In contrast, the students' English competency achieved a record high of 86.3%. AI

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Hong Kong Primary 3 Maths Skills Hit Record Low, English Competency Soars

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Connor Mycroft ·

    Hong Kong Primary Three pupils’ maths competency hits all-time low

    The mathematics competency level of Hong Kong’s Primary Three pupils has hit an all-time low in a citywide assessment by authorities, while their English performance reached a record high. Results for this year’s Territory-wide System Assessment (TSA), released on Thursday, showe…

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