In regard to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent speech with scientists on the new push for creating an innovation economy, he also laid stress on upgrading the education system in order to produce the future scientists, engineers and artists for the continued growth of the nation. These are already reflected in some changes made in the exam criteria for Beijing junior high school level students.
Under the new plan students are tested in 12 subjects: Chinese, mathematics, foreign language, morality and the rule of law, history, geography, physics, chemistry, biology, sports and health, art (music), Fine arts, and comprehensive practical activities (information technology and labor technology). Comprehensive practical activities (information technology and labor technology) are tested upon completion of study. Geography and biology exams are arranged at the end of the second semester of the eighth grade. Physical education and health and art (music, fine arts) exams are arranged in the second semester of the ninth grade. The exam in Chinese, mathematics, foreign language (written examination), morality and rule of law, history, physics, chemistry is scheduled at the end of the second semester of the ninth grade.
