Teachers' books available online
MY CHILD asked me to buy him a copy of the teachers' editions of his maths, science and English textbooks, so he could copy the answers contained within.
When I refused, he told me that a number of his classmates had done the same - purchased from some overseas websites - and were gaining an unfair advantage over him in school.
I checked and came across a few websites openly selling the teachers' editions, CDs and resources of a number of textbooks used in schools here. These resources are printed by local publishers.
I called the publishers and asked how I could order the teachers' materials. But they told me that the Ministry of Education forbids their sale to the public in Singapore, and denied knowledge of how the websites got hold of their supply.
I hope the authorities will step up enforcement on the sale of such resources, whether here or overseas, to ensure a level playing field for all students.
http://www.todayonline.com/Voices/EDC100623-0000044/Teachers-books-available-online
MY CHILD asked me to buy him a copy of the teachers' editions of his maths, science and English textbooks, so he could copy the answers contained within.
When I refused, he told me that a number of his classmates had done the same - purchased from some overseas websites - and were gaining an unfair advantage over him in school.
I checked and came across a few websites openly selling the teachers' editions, CDs and resources of a number of textbooks used in schools here. These resources are printed by local publishers.
I called the publishers and asked how I could order the teachers' materials. But they told me that the Ministry of Education forbids their sale to the public in Singapore, and denied knowledge of how the websites got hold of their supply.
I hope the authorities will step up enforcement on the sale of such resources, whether here or overseas, to ensure a level playing field for all students.
http://www.todayonline.com/Voices/EDC100623-0000044/Teachers-books-available-online
