Math Exam's Heavy Calculation Load May Lower Scores, Experts Predict

This year's College Entrance Examination for Mathematics A has sparked debate among educators regarding its difficulty, with opinions divided on whether it was harder than last year. Some high school teachers, like Kuo Chung-yu from Chien Kuo High School, observed that the number of challenging questions decreased while moderate ones increased. He described the exam as having fewer conceptual knowledge questions and more concise, readable statements that allowed for quick problem-solving. However, cram school teachers presented a different view, highlighting a substantial increase in the computational workload. They anticipate that this increased demand on calculation may lead to a slight decrease in the average scores, or 'five standards,' compared to last year's results. Despite the differing perspectives on difficulty, the consensus suggests that students with a clear grasp of concepts would still perform well, while the increased calculation might pose a challenge for others.

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The number of difficult questions decreased compared to last year, while moderate questions increased. The proportion of conceptual knowledge questions was smaller, with concise statements and moderate reading volume, making it easy to get started quickly.