The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has finalized comprehensive arrangements to ensure that no student is left behind during the ongoing West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) despite security challenges in some regions
Speaking on Starr FM’s Morning Starr, Head of Public Affairs of WAEC, John Kapi, detailed the council’s proactive stance in addressing the challenges of students in conflict areas and persons living with disabilities.
According to him, WAEC has partnered with regional authorities to facilitate safe passage for candidates in conflict prone areas such as Bawku.
These measures, he said, include providing vehicles to transport students to and from examination centres and constant coordination with local authorities to maintain a conducive and safe atmosphere for the exams.
Kapi also highlighted a significant evolution in how the council supports students with special needs, moving beyond traditional accommodations.
WAEC which has historically focused primarily on candidates with visual or hearing impairments through Braille embossment and extra time has now expanded its “tailored provisions” to include a wider range of disabilities.
This includes providing “large print” versions of examination questions for students who can not read standard font sizes.
Candidates with other conditions such as cerebral palsy and mobility who may be physically unable to write will also have questions read aloud to candidates, who will then provide their answers verbally.
“We provide them extra time to be able to do their work…so that the candidates will be able to read comfortably and be able to answer as well,” Kapi stated, emphasizing that these measures are triggered upon request from educational institutions.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
