Wednesday, October 29, 2008

 

Major overhaul planned

for exam system


SEBASTIAN MRINDOKO 
Dar es Salaam 

THE country’s exam system will soon undergo a radical shake-up following recent leakages of secondary school examination papers, THISDAY can reveal today. 

Government sources say a major overhaul is expected to be done at the Dar es Salaam-based National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA), which is the main body responsible for curbing pupils’ cheating. 

’’Massive changes are coming at NECTA ... Preliminary investigations show that there are various systematic failures and weaknesses in handling exam papers, which is critical for avoiding leakages,’’ said a source familiar with the planned changes....more>>>>>

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