WAEC commences use of Electronic-marking to curb examination malpractices

The West African Examinations Council [WAC] has initiated a strong media support in the fight against examination malpractices.  

The collaboration is in recognition of the media as a powerful tool for development. To enhance the collaboration, WAEC Tuesday organised a seminar in Accra for Journalists to be abreast of structures and operations of the Council and measures to check examination malpractices. 

The Head of National Council of WAEC, Rev. Nii Nmai Ollennu, said the practice has become a national canker and the media's role in curbing it is critical. 

Meanwhile, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says 316,980 candidates will be writing this year’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). 

The Acting Head of the 'Text Administration Division,' Jemima Vanderpuije, said 946 schools have so far registered for the examination which would be superintended by 946 supervisors. 

She said in 2017 and 2016, 289,207 and 274,255 candidates respectively sat for the examination adding that with the introduction of the Free Senior High School, the number of WASSCE candidates would increase.  

Head of National Office, WAEC, Very Reverend Sam Nii Nmai Ollenu, said this year’s WASSCE would be held in April instead of February due to calls from government and other stakeholders. 

Rev Ollenu said government has absorbed 100 percent payment of examination fees of candidates writing this year’s BECE. Acting Head, Test Development Division of WAEC, Carter Kofi Osafo said WAEC has introduced Item Differentia Profile Software to avert cheating and exams malpractices. 

Mr Osafo called on the media and other stakeholders to help protect the integrity of Ghana’s educational systems and credibility of certificates issued by WAEC for use in the sub-region and beyond 

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