ZIMSEC Mathematics paper leaks
Mako Jerera
The Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has announced that the Ordinary Level Mathematics Paper 1 for the October/November 2022 examination session leaked and is investigating candidates who are believed to have had access to paper.
Candidates sat for the paper on Tuesday, 18 November 2022, the very day the leak was discovered.
According to a press release by ZIMSEC, some candidates were discovered to have illegally accessed the Mathematics Paper before it was written and authorities are currently investigating how the paper leaked as well as the extent of the leakage.
The statement said, “The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council would like to alert all its valued stakeholders that reports have been received that there are candidates who had pre-access to the Ordinary Level Mathematics Paper 1 (4004/1) which was written this morning (18 October 20222).”
The statement which Nicky Dhlamini the ZIMSEC spokesperson confirmed was from her desk went on to say, “ZIMSEC, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, and the Zimbabwe Republic Police are investigating the leakage and have already identified some candidates who had pre-access to the question paper and are currently tracking down the source/s where the papers originated.”
ZIMSEC was quick to point out that the extent of the leakage was yet to be ascertained, and relevant authorities will make an informed decision on the administration of this paper after investigations are complete. ZIMSEC urged stakeholders of examinations in Zimbabwe to guard jealously the integrity of the examinations.
The statement went on to say, “Police forensic laboratory is on high alert to reveal anyone who is sending or receiving the question papers therefore candidates are warned to refrain from participating in this malpractice so as to avoid cancellation of results due to collusion.”
ZIMSEC said that they will only make a decision on how to proceed after the investigations have been concluded.
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