WAEC said the CBT mode adopted drastically reduced examination malpractices when compared to reported cases during the 2023 edition.
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The entry figure of the examination which was conducted between Wednesday, 31 January and Saturday, 17 February, showed a 4.30 per cent decrease in candidature when compared with the 2023 entry figure of 8,738.Announcing the results in a statement signed by the Acting Head of the Public Affairs Unit, Moyosola Adesina, the Head of Nigeria’s Office of WAEC, Amos Dangut, said 3,862, amounting to 47.
“These reported cases are being investigated and reports of the investigations will be presented to the appropriate committee of the Council for consideration,” it noted.had in November 2023 announced that it had concluded plans to conduct its WASSCE for private candidates using the computer-based model, which was met with criticism from Nigerians.
It suggested that the CBT exams should have been optional, allowing candidates to choose between the pen-and-pencil format and the computer-based model. He noted that the candidates are to respond on the screen, while they give their responses to the essays and practical questions using the answer booklets provided.
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