Experts Oppose EGE Replacement with Traditional Exams
Academic and former education minister oppose the proposed replacement of the Unified State Exam (EGE) with traditional state exams, citing risks to the education system and students' prospects.
Consensus
- There is opposition to replacing the Unified State Exam (EGE) with traditional government exams.
- The replacement of EGE with traditional exams is not yet a finalized decision.
- The concern is that the education system lacks teachers experienced in traditional exam formats.
- The EGE allows students to apply to multiple universities simultaneously.
- The idea of replacing EGE with traditional exams was proposed by Nina Ostanina, head of a State Duma committee.
Points of divergence
- Academician Gennady Onishchenko stated that there are almost no teachers left with experience in traditional exam formats. — vesti
- Vladimir Filippov, one of the creators of EGE, emphasized that abolishing EGE would severely impact students and their families. — riamo
Coverage (3 sources)
- Onishchenko spoke out against a sharp replacement of the Unified State Exam with traditional state exams — Вести
- Creator of the Unified State Exam stated that he is against abolishing the exam — РИАМО
- One of the authors of the Unified State Exam has come out against the cancellation of the exam — Вести