The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) has named three(3) Senior High Schools in Eastern Region for allegedly engaging in widespread examination malpractice hence being monitored.
The Schools are Oyoko Methodist Senior High School (OMESS) in Koforidua, King David College, Somanya, and Klo Agogo SHS in Yilo Krobo.
Other schools mentioned are Ejisu Senior High Technical School, Anlo-Afiadenyigba Senior High School, Tepa Senior High School, Yeji Senior High Technical School, Ideal College, Sunyani
Christ the King Senior High School, Obuasi, Modern Senior High School, Kpong, and Modern Senior High School, Kintampo
This year’s WAEC examination has also been characterized by widespread examination malpractices leading to the cancellation of some examination papers.
A statement issued by the Public Affairs Department of WAEC confirmed that “extracts of parts of the questions” for the Mathematics (Elective) 2 and Section A of English Language 2 papers written on September 9 and September 13 respectively were circulated on some social media platforms.
However, WAEC said the circulation of the extracts was not extensive.
Rescheduling of Physics and Business Management papers
In a bid to safeguard the integrity of the examination, WAEC said it had also rescheduled the Physics 2 & 1 and Business Management 2 & 1 Papers originally scheduled for today (September 15).
“A new date for the rescheduled papers will be communicated in due course. However, Auto Mechanics 2 & 1 will be administered today, 15th September 2021 at 14:00 hours as scheduled,” the statement said.
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
