The parent believed the question was poorly written and should have been multiple choice if limited responses were desired.

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UPDATE: May 18, 2017, 5:06 p.m. SGT Updated with the Ministry of Education's new statement. A math question apparently meant for 7-year-olds has left adults befuddled. The bonus math question -- which ...

The divide makes it less likely that students who struggle will get access to proven strategies, researchers argue in a new study.