WAEC Introduces Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for Examinations
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that its exams will now use Computer-Based Testing (CBT), which is a big step toward changing the way exams are given. This is a big change from the old way of giving exams on paper.
With the introduction of CBT by WAEC, the way students are tested has changed drastically across West Africa. In order to make the testing process better, the new method aims to use technology to make it faster, safer, and more effective.
The switch to CBT is a reaction to how education is changing and the need for an exam structure that can adapt and be used in the future. In line with global trends in education, this change will help students learn how to use technology and get ready for a world that is increasingly dependent on it.
CBT will let people take their tests on a computer instead of the old-fashioned way with pencil and paper. This new idea has many benefits, such as faster handling of results, fewer problems with logistics, and a more consistent way of evaluating students.
A spokesperson for WAEC, Mrs. Abigail Mensah, said, “The introduction of CBT is in line with WAEC's commitment to making sure assessments are fair and clear while also embracing technological advances in education.” The goal of this change is to make the test process easier for both students and teachers.
There will be a gradual introduction of the CBT model into all of WAEC's test types, including both school-based and private candidate exams. This will be put into place in stages, and candidates and schools will be given clear instructions and help to make the change go smoothly.
People involved in education, like teachers, parents, and students, are excited about the arrival of CBT because they know it can lead to new ideas, cut down on cheating on tests, and teach students important digital skills.
As WAEC gets ready for this big change, teachers and students are being told to get used to the CBT style by taking training sessions and practice tests. The council has promised the people that it will work hard to make the change go smoothly and keep the integrity of exams during this time of change.
For West Africa's educational testing system, the WAEC CBT project is a turning point that promises a more dynamic and technology-driven approach to tests. Once WAEC starts this digital path, it will be a big step toward a more open, efficient, and forward-looking exam system.
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