A SIX-member investigation and review team has been established by the Education Minister Nick Kuman in light of the recent widespread allegations of cheating in school examinations. Kuman commissioned the examination investigation and review team in Port Moresby yesterday under Section 27 (1) of the Education Act. Members of the investigation and review team are Dr Musawe Sinebare (team leader), George Bopi, Peter Baki, Dr Donald Kukari, Pricilla Kare and John Kama. The team is to investigate and review all the current policies and reports including other documents concerning cheating in examinations and certifications, and to consult stakeholders, including the general public for further information. They are to report to the minister’s office within 31 days with clear policy recommendations, as to how the examinations and certification system in the department can be reformed in both short and longterm periods with a view to restore public confidence in the national examination and certification system. They are required to make recommendations and suggestions for the implementation of the policies to improve exam security and assessment and processes within the education system. Kuman said that such allegations would bring dishonour to and question the integrity and fairness of the system of examinations. The minister also remarked that the education system had undergone reforms in the past, including the recent change from outcomes-based education to standard-based education. He said the PNG Education Act of 1983 and the National Education Plan were being reviewed to accommodate changing circumstances and policy environment. He said the Government was committed to provide quality education for Papua New Guineans and had invested a lot of money and any suggestion that questioned the credibility of the education system needed urgent attention.
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