January 02, Colombo (LNW): In a bid to ensure fairness and maintain the integrity of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, the Department of Examinations has announced that students who took part in the recent exam will receive free marks for three questions that were leaked ahead of the test.
This decision comes after a directive from the Supreme Court, which sought to rectify the situation and address the concerns raised by the leak.
The announcement was made by the Commissioner General of Examinations, who confirmed that the marks for the three compromised questions would be added to students’ overall scores.
This move is intended to preserve the credibility of the examination, which plays a crucial role in determining school admissions and scholarship opportunities for young students across the country.
The controversy arose when it was discovered that three questions from the exam had been leaked before the scheduled test date, sparking widespread concerns about fairness and the potential impact on students’ performance.
The leak prompted an immediate investigation, with the authorities moving swiftly to address the issue and prevent any unfair advantage for those with prior knowledge of the questions.
