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Ukrainian Teacher Challenges NMT's Subject Prioritization: Is Biology Being Undervalued?
Kyiv, Ukraine – A recent social media post by Ukrainian biology teacher Ivanna Yurchac has sparked discussion regarding the perceived value of different subjects within the National Multi-subject Test (NMT) framework. In a video uploaded on September 4, 2025, Ms. Yurchac directly questioned what she termed 'subject discrimination,' specifically highlighting a perceived disparity where mathematics is emphasized over biology. 'Can I ask what this subject discrimination is?' she stated, 'Biology is not important, mathematics is important? What is this trick? Explain it to me, please. I've been working for years and I don't understand.' The teacher's comments reflect a broader concern among educators about the weighting and importance assigned to various academic disciplines in national examinations, potentially influencing students' choices and the overall educational landscape. The video has garnered significant attention, prompting conversations among students, parents, and fellow teachers about the structure and fairness of the NMT.
