A considerable number of children do not understand their lessons, many have weak study habits and their attitude toward learning is not necessarily based on a desire for knowledge, according to an education ministry white paper submitted to the Cabinet on Tuesday.
While the overall scholastic performance of students is generally good, there are lingering concerns over the nation’s slipping academic record, according to the Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministry.
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