The Small Matura 2025 results are here, and they’re downright shocking! Serbian students are acing chemistry tests — the least chosen subject — while their native language skills are floundering. Yes, you read that right: kids understand chemical formulas better than their own mother tongue!
Chemistry: The Unexpected Star
Only about 6% of eighth graders pick chemistry as their exam subject, yet those who do are smashing it. In some schools, like one where 17.6% of students took chemistry, the results are impressive. Teachers say chemistry might be easier to prepare for since it’s only taught for two years in primary school, unlike biology or geography, which cover more material.
Native Language: The Struggle is Real
Meanwhile, the native language exam is a nightmare for many. It covers grammar, literature, and reading comprehension — with the latter being the biggest hurdle. Teachers notice kids don’t read enough outside of school texts, and hours spent glued to phones are killing their reading habits. The average scores in Serbian language remain disappointingly low, sounding alarm bells for the future of education.
Causes and Consequences
The COVID-19 pandemic and online schooling made things worse. Some students caught up, but many lacked proper support. Teachers had to get creative with methods to help, but problems persist. Parents, teachers, and students are all under pressure, and the Small Matura results clearly show that change is overdue.
What’s Next?
Is the Serbian language exam too hard? Is it taught the wrong way? Or are students just more drawn to natural sciences? These questions remain open, but one thing’s clear: if this trend continues, we’ll soon have a generation that knows the periodic table better than their own language.
Conclusion
Small Matura 2025 has sounded the alarm for serious education reform. Chemistry shines, but the native language sinks. If you want to laugh or rage about this mess, drop a comment below — maybe together we’ll find a solution or at least a good joke about the school system!
