Do We Forget What We Learn at School? A Social Experiment By FreeHour Reveals Shocking Results
FreeHour, in partnership with Difyrent, embarked on a social experiment to explore how much students actually retain from their O-Level exams, the study illuminated some interesting findings about the current state of education.
A group of 50 students, aged 15-19, were tasked with answering 25 O-Level exam questions within a 30-minute timeframe. These questions, drawn from past MATSEC papers, spanned five subjects: English, Mathematics, Maltese, Science, and General Knowledge and the results will shock you.
The results of the experiment were revealing. A total of 12 students ‘passed’ the social experiment, yielding an overall average score of 40%. English and Science held an average score of 50%, while Mathematics and Maltese had lower averages at 30.5% and 24% respectively.
General Knowledge exhibited an average score of 32.5%. The experiment also brought to light the fact that students lose approximately 10% of their knowledge each year after their schooling, with students preparing for their O-Level exams performing the worst.
These results align with the sentiments expressed by Maltese youth in the 2022 FutureHour Report. The report, which surveyed more than 2,000 individuals, indicated a desire among the younger generation for a more comprehensive educational approach.
The report also revealed a concerning belief among 77.8% of participants that the local education system would worsen over the next five years.
Notably, the social experiment indicated a significant decline in test scores among students who experienced schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic, averaging a 50% decrease compared to preceding years.
The social experiment, although not representative of the entire population, sheds light on potential shortcomings in our education system.
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