Freshmen at NUS get poorer grades crossed out

A new NUS scheme which was implemented last year allows students to omit grades for chosen modules so that they do not count towards overall scores. Students who get a 'C'can do this for up to five modules in the first semester; those with lower grades must retake the module or take another. The scheme applies to nearly all NUS faculties and schools.

NUS Provost Prof Tan Eng Chye said that the university wanted to ease the pressure of grades for freshmen, as well as encourage students to explore subjects outside their specialisation even those they might not be confident of. He added that the move was also aimed at easing freshmen into university life, and getting students to focus on learning over grades.

• The Straits Times, 10 February 2015, Top of the News, pA3