PART lssues and Perspectives of Elementaryand Secondary Education
Chapter 2. Measures for the Enrichment of Elementary and Secondary Education
8. Diversification and Flexibility in Upper Secondary Education
(4) Improvement of the Upper Secondary School Entrance Examination System
Concerning the upper secondary school entrance examination system,
taking into consideration its unique situation, each prefecture has been promoting
steps for improvement, such as the use of a recommendation system and the extensive
use of interviews for deciding upper secondary school entrants. Continued efforts
to device more appropriate methods of selection and improve the entrance examination
system are desired.