The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has expressed excitement over the use of metal detectors and Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) during the conduct of the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in the country.
This was disclosed by the Head of National Office, WAEC, Dr. Amos Dangut, in Ibadan while monitoring the WASSCE.
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Dr. Dangut expressed his satisfaction at seeing the use of metal detectors and CCTV in some schools, hoping that the practice would be embraced by other schools.
He emphasized that crucial elements such as adequate infrastructure, well-equipped examination halls, and qualified teachers are essential for the growth and development of the educational system in the country.
In addition, WAEC has disclosed that November WASSCE private candidates will be given the option of choosing between the use of Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Paper-Based Test.
Dr. Dangut revealed this plan during the monitoring exercise, stating that the first edition of the Computer-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) held in January and February was successful, with better performance and a significant decrease in malpractices from 5% to 0.8%.
The upcoming private candidates’ examination in October and November will offer candidates a choice between the traditional pen and paper and the computer-based method.
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