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Free SHS policy has contributed to the rising rate of examination malpractices among students – Dormaa Central MP
The Member of Parliament for Dormaa Central Constituency in the Bono Region, Hon. John Kwame Adu-Jack, has asserted that the Free Senior High School policy may be a contributing factor to the escalating incidence of examination malpractices in Senior High Schools nationwide in recent times.
During his remarks on Parliamentary proceedings on Friday, February 14th, 2025, in the floor of Parliament, the Member of Parliament highlighted the gravity of examination malpractices, emphasizing the urgent need for a comprehensive approach to address the issue. He expressed concern over the difficulty many university students face in justifying their qualifications for tertiary education.
He underscored that, although examination malpractices have existed since time immemorial, the recent surge in such activities is quite alarming, necessitating an examination of the underlying causes and potential remedies.
Hon. John Kwame Adu-Jack attributed the rising incidence of examination malpractices to the Free Senior High School policy, suggesting that, as a result of this initiative, every student anticipates completing their education within four years. Consequently, students are no longer held back for weak or poor academic performance, a situation he argued significantly contributes to examination malpractices. He noted that parents are willing to make substantial sacrifices for their children’s success, while students are equally determined to do whatever it takes to pass their examinations.
Hon. John Kwame Adu-Jack expressed the view that to effectively address the escalating issue of examination malpractices in our schools, the Free Senior High School policy should be thoroughly reviewed. He emphasized that students who fail examinations should not be promoted to the next class but rather be required to repeat the year. This approach, he suggested, would encourage them to learn more diligently and diminish their inclination towards malpractices. He asserted that this measure would be instrumental in alleviating the problem.
Furthermore, he contended that when students’ examination results are withheld due to suspected malpractices, the supervisors involved should also face stringent penalties for condoning such behavior. These recommendations, he argued, would play a crucial role in the effort to mitigate examination malpractices.
Story By: Kwaku Mensah Abrampa (GIFTs FM -Dormaa Ahenkro)