The Fiji Junior Certificate examination needs to be reinstated to better prepare students for the major external examinations in Years 12 and 13.
This has been highlighted by a high school teacher from Tavua during the review of the Education Act 1966.
She says from Year 12 onwards, students can begin diploma programs and progress to university.
The teacher also suggested to the commission that the salary should be used as an incentive particularly for new graduates, emphasizing that it is not fair to compare new graduates with experienced teachers.
She adds many parents have recommended that experienced teachers be assigned to teach the higher-level classes.
The consultation will resume in Sigatoka on Monday.
The Education Act consultation will then be held from 10am to 1pm and then from 3pm to 6pm next Tuesday at Albert Park Lower Hall in Suva.
It will then move to FNU Nasinu Campus from 10am to 1pm and then from 3pm to 6pm at Nausori Parish Hall next Wednesday.
