General News of Monday, 1 April 2019Source: citinewsroom.comWAEC to introduce CCTV cameras, e-marking software to curb exam malpracticeFile photoThe West African Examination Council (WAEC) has called for collaborative efforts between stakeholders in Ghana’s education sector to reduce the examination malpractice in the soon to be held West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). According to WAEC, the stakeholder effort is aimed at protecting the integrity of our educational systems and credibility of certificates issued by WAEC. In a communiqué released by WAEC after a seminar for stakeholders within the sector, the examination body stated that the examination board will introduce the application of modern techniques such as computer-based testing, e-marking software among others to curb examination malpractice. WAEC also explained that there will also be a review of the WAEC Law for stiffer punishment to be meted out to students who engage in examination malpractice. The council also called on the media to join in the fight against examination malpractice.

Source: GhanaWeb April 01, 2019 17:03 UTC