This is the second such story in a few days.  Neither addresses the role the Teachers Unions play in this situation.   Likewise, if the developmental approach is not working and the data to support it is nebulous, why is the Ministry of Education "doubling down" on it.

The root issues need surfacing and addressed. 

BTW...that story about "Where have all the Middle Class Jobs Gone" this weekend can only be addressed with STEM based education.  Automation and lower wage developing nations impel us to higher value solutions that all include math.