Cheating on Exams Increases
" The fault is very bold , "says Lucien Finette, director of the Mauritius Examinations Syndicate(MES). It refers to the case of this student of the Royal College of Port-Louis surprised by supervisors cheating during examinations of Higher School Certificate (HSC). He had with him in the exam room, paraphernalia: portable, USB cable, ear wireless device , spy pen , scorecards ...
In total, 16 cases of cheating were reported during HSC exams this year. Of these, 14 involved the use of mobile phones. And 19 cases - including 11 where students were caught with their cell - were detected in those of the School Certificate .
Even the other classes are not spared. The SSS Ebony Boys , this time, a student of Lower VIhas cheated during internal examinations Hindi last month. He was caught with a piece of paper containing " an intro on a specific topic . " It was during the test preparation.
In the case of a student of the Royal College, the case was referred to the police and Cambridge. " It will be disqualified in this syllabus , "says Lucien Finette. He adds that this is the first time a candidate is caught with both communications equipment. " However, the instructions are clear. It is forbidden to bring and use the cell phone in the exam room. There is a deliberate attempt to cheat , "said the director of MES.
