Africa Education Watch, an important Think-Tank in the education sector has put in place a plan to fight 2023 WASSCE leakage and fraud.
WASSCE leakage and fraud have characterized the conduct of the WAEC-administered exam for secondary school-leaving students for many years with an end to it not in sight.
To ensure the right things are done and individuals and syndicates engaged in all forms of illegalities are arrested and halted, Africa Education Watch is contributing its efforts towards ending examination malpractice in this year’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination by establishing a 2023 WASSCE Desk.
The 2023 WASSCE leakage and fraud desk will help the public to report any suspicious activities they notice before or during the conduct of the WASSCE for School candidates.
“EduWatch is supporting the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to end WASSCE fraud. If you see something unusual before or during the WASSCE, call our WASSCE Desk,” the think tank said.
EduWatch’s decision to support WAEC comes after partnering with OXFAM to monitor the WASSCE for School Candidates. WAEC is a non-profit organization that administers the WASSCE, a high-stakes exam taken by students across West Africa.
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“Eduwatch is monitoring WASSCE with the support of OXFAM and will continue collaborating with WAEC to improve accountability in the Education Assessment Sector,” the Executive Director of EduWatch, Kofi Asare said in 2021.
The 2023 WASSCE starts on July 31, 2023, and ends on September 26, 2023.
Over 448,000 school candidates are expected to write this year’s WASSCE for school candidates.
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Here are some ways to fight 2023 WASSCE Exam Leakage and Fraud:
- Increase security measures. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) should increase security measures to prevent exam leakages. This could include using more sophisticated technology to detect and prevent cheating, as well as increasing the number of invigilators and security guards at exam centers.
- Educate students and parents about the dangers of exam fraud. WAEC should educate students and parents about the dangers of exam fraud. This could include explaining the consequences of cheating, as well as providing information about how to spot and report exam fraud.
- Encourage whistleblowing. WAEC should encourage whistleblowing by creating a system where students and others can report suspected exam fraud without fear of reprisal. This could include setting up a dedicated hotline or website where people can report suspected fraud.
- Work with law enforcement. WAEC should work with law enforcement to investigate and prosecute cases of exam fraud. This will help to deter future incidents and send a message that exam fraud will not be tolerated.
Here are some additional things that can be done to fight exam leakage and fraud:
- Use digital technology to track and monitor exam materials. This could involve using barcodes or other tracking devices to ensure that exam materials are not tampered with.
- Train teachers and invigilators to spot and report signs of cheating. This could include training them to look for signs of collusion between students, as well as for students who are using unauthorized materials or devices.
- Create a culture of honesty and integrity in the education system. This could involve starting early, by teaching children about the importance of honesty and integrity in the classroom.
It is important to remember that exam leakage and fraud are serious problems that can have a negative impact on the integrity of the education system. By taking steps to prevent and combat these problems, we can help to ensure that all students have a fair chance to succeed.
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