Students can draw answers in English exam

The new general English course just released for West Australia has caused a stir. Critics contend that high school students could soon be able to pass their final-year English exams without reading a book or being able to spell, punctuate, or use correct grammar. They would rely instead on the dot-point lists, diagrams, drawings, and other modes of communication that course proponents say are more relevant in the world outside the classroom. Read about the controversy in The Weekend Australian.