Some said that such a syllabus is meant to prepare children for the future. Read more at straitstimes.com.
She said that her child had attempted the exam questions on interest and that she was concerned.
While her child had used the correct method to calculate compound interest, she said that the six-digit number in the question was too big for the 11-year-old to calculate.She went on to say: “The syllabus is too difficult. Children may require tuition to be able to handle the tough syllabus, but there are some parents who have to work extremely hard for just enough money to survive. As a result, such parents cannot afford the luxury of tuition for their children.
They even pointed out that knowing how to calculate compound interest would be a useful and practical skill to have when the children grow up. “This question gives awareness that borrowing money means one has to pay interest in return. Teaches children to start saving early. Let’s think positively,” said Facebook user Norasimah Omar.
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