The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has exposed ways candidates cheat.
Professor Jonas Redwood Sawyer, who spoke on technology and examination malpractice during WAEC summit in Lagos, noted that students globally have devised series of malpractice through the use of technology.
He said: “Smart watch, smart ring, spy earpiece bluetooth, scientific calculator live chat, spy glasses, invisible watch, spy camera and smart earpiece/microphone are now being used.
“Others, include Bluetooth communication link to handset, smart contact lens, smart lenses and smart calculator among others.”
To curb the challenge, the don said: “Combating exams malpractices should be a national and regional concern and treated as emergency, giving its wider international implications.
“Laws that provide for both stiff monetary and custodial sentences should be enacted urgently.
“Institutional structures should be established such as a special exams fraud unit in the police.
“WAEC as an international body should continue investing in Information Technology, staff training and further innovation ways of stemming this practice thereby setting the pace for other examination bodies.
“All educational institutions should review their current examination procedure and develop robust policies with a view to stemming this practice. “
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