Removal of Quota for Each Grade under Performance Management System for Teachers

Mr Louis Ng Kok Kwang asked the Minister for Education whether the Ministry will remove the quota for each grade under the performance management system of stacked ranking for teachers.

Mr Chan Chun Sing: We note Mr Louis Ng had raised similar issues pertaining to the ranking and appraisal of teachers on several occasions. As we have responded previously, MOE takes guidance from the Public Service Division on the guidelines for staff performance appraisal and ranking.

The appraisal and ranking system seeks to recognise and reward officers according to their work performance. Performance quotas are adopted to enable meaningful differentiation, while maintaining discipline and consistency across the system. On balance, the current system continues to serve its purpose. And we will continually review our system to ensure that it remains relevant.