The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has begun to solicit opinions from the general public about future university entrance exams such as descriptive questions and English 4 skill evaluation.The submitted opinions will be reported to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's expert meeting, which examines the ideal way of university entrance examinations, together with the fact-finding survey of entrance examinations being conducted by the Ministry of Education, and will be reflected in future discussions.

 According to the Ministry of Education, the solicitation period for opinions is until September 9.Opinions are high school, the relationship between university education and university entrance exams, the relationship between university entrance exams and the current situation, the relationship between the common test for university entrance exams and individual entrance exams of each university, and the development of four English skills, which have been discussed at the expert meeting. We accept opinions and reasons for evaluation, introduction of descriptive questions, elimination of disparities and consideration for persons with disabilities in a free descriptive manner.

 At the end of 2019, the Council of Experts was postponed to introduce English 4 skill evaluation and descriptive questions, so to discuss future entrance exams, introduction of English 4 skill evaluation, and methods for eliminating economic and regional disparities. It was installed.
Former President of Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yoshinao Mishima, Chaired by the Chairman of the Japan Medical Research and Development Organization, Tatsuo Kawashima, Director of the Center for Higher Education and Admissions Research and Development, Osaka University, and 11 other academic experts, and Masao Oka, a member of the Admissions Committee of the National University Association. It is composed of seven representatives of educational organizations, and has held a total of 7 meetings to exchange opinions.

reference:[Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology] Call for web opinions regarding university entrance exams

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