“Rising Exam Malpractice Prompts Concerns: Tertiary Institutions May Adopt Entrance Exams, Warns MP
Dr. Clement Apaak, a Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Education Committee, has reacted to the alarming increase in examination malpractice reported by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) during the Senior School Certificate Examination. He described the situation as deeply troubling, noting that it has deteriorated significantly.
WAEC has raised concerns, alleging that certain schools are charging students fees ranging from GH¢500 to GH¢1,000 to facilitate cheating during the ongoing final exams. WAEC’s statement expressed dismay over the elaborate cheating schemes devised by some schools at their examination centers. The statement revealed, “Information reaching us indicates that some of the schools charge their candidates between GH¢500 and GH¢1,000 each to enable them to get assistance during the examination, and this practice has given some of the students a certain sense of entitlement, and they want to be allowed their way.”
Furthermore, WAEC reported that “proprietors of some schools have shown open hostility towards our monitoring teams, prompting us to call for support from the Ghana Police Service to ensure their safety.” Additionally, attempts to bribe WAEC personnel to turn a blind eye to cheating have resulted in arrests.
Responding to this troubling situation, the MP representing Builsa South warned of potential consequences. He cautioned that Ghanaians should not be surprised if tertiary institutions decide to introduce entrance examinations as a means to screen applicants. He expressed concern that little has changed over the years regarding examination malpractice, stating, “Terrible! It has gone from bad to worse. Don’t be surprised if tertiary institutions institute entrance examinations to help filter applicants.”
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