Credibility of Tonga's 2015 exam results in question

The problem is deeper than the marks. A better standard to aim for is just make sure the students understand what they are learning. Memorising is not learning, if a student understands it and can make links to other things he or she knows it's easier to remember.

Also let's step back a little, education is not for getting a fancy paper saying you're smart and capable, it's preparing you to be capable in the real world. Education sector need to look at the job market and keep checking what their work demands. Businesses don't have to accept fancy papers if a person comes in with one, they can reject it if they know the school standard is not up to scratch. Secondary school should be enough for many jobs.

All this rush to get tertiary education that sometimes isn't really necessary and reflects another problem, lack of jobs available for young school leavers.

'I he ngaahi uike si'i kuo toki hili angee, 'i he fonua ni. Ne fai ai 'a e felauaki 'i he pule'anga ni fekau'aki mo e fokotu'utu'u homau takii ke tukuhifo e sivi 'a e fanauako ke ma'ama'a, 'uhingaa ke tokoni'i e fanauako kotoape ke 'oua na'a to ha taha he sivii kae ma'u 'certificates' tokotaha ako kotoape ke kumi'aki ha'anau ngaue mo e mo'ui (communist). Na'e pehee 'eha tokotaha ko e taumu'a 'o e akoo ke ako 'e he fanauu 'a e ngaahi palopalema 'o e mamani ke nau 'ilo pea nau feinga ke solova, pea mo lava 'o ma'u ai 'a e fanau 'oku nau 'atamai mataotao ange ke nau taki e pule'anga 'i he kaha'u. Ka 'oku 'ikai koha tufa 'certificates'. 'Oku 'ikai ke 'uhinga e akoo ke maaka tatau tamasi'i ako kotoape. Kuopau ke 'i ai 'a e best, better, good, bad & ugly..........SAIA