Education board promises full marks if physics exam questions flawed
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Inter-Education Board Examination Control Committee addressed concerns regarding two questions on the HSC physics exam.
- The committee stated that if errors are found in the questions, students' interests will be protected, potentially with full marks awarded.
- A review of the matter is underway, and the board urged students and guardians to disregard rumors.
The Inter-Education Board Examination Control Committee has issued an official clarification concerning questions raised in various media outlets about the physics first paper of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination held today.
The committee acknowledged awareness of issues surrounding questions numbered 6 and 7 in the creative section of the physics exam. They stated that the Dhaka Education Board has begun a thorough review of the matter with the utmost importance.
In a press release issued Monday, the committee assured that if any errors are proven upon review, the interests of the examinees will be safeguarded. They indicated that "full marks" could be awarded for those specific questions if necessary.
The Inter-Education Board urged examinees, guardians, and all concerned parties not to be anxious about any rumors or misleading information circulating regarding this issue. The focus remains on ensuring fairness and accuracy in the examination process.
if, upon review, any errors are proven in the physics first paper questions, examinees' interests will be protected and 'full marks' will be awarded for those two questions if necessary
Originally published by Daily Star in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.