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b. The inclusion of Team Assistants to correct marker variance early and to
provide a measure of coaching;

c. More extensive and in-depth marker standardization.

d. Marker categorization by areas of proven skill combined with targeted
training especially in the areas of proven challenge (Summaries, Short
Stories and Essays); and

e. Expansion of the level of recruitment to compensate for the higher levels
of suspension noted in January 2017 and June-July 2016. In the case of
the January exams, this rose to 45 percent for English A.

68. FAC heard that the main incidences of errors in the seeds created was as a result of
incorrect tabulation. In these cases, the Assistant Examiners who failed as a result of these
errors, were reinstated to mark.

69. In response to a question raised by a member, FAC heard that in the emarking system,
“Examiner” is not a position and therefore persons previously recruited as Examiners were
placed in the position of Assistant Examiner. It was noted that this was not in any way
demotion.

70. FAC agreed that there was need for greater communication to enable persons to
understand the new initiatives.

ITEM 6(ii) – REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN CASES OF IRREGULARITY

71. FAC received FAC (5b) 2017 - Reports and Recommendations in Cases of Irregularity
in the January 2017 examinations and was asked to take action on the recommendations
made.

MISCONDUCT
Mathematics Paper 2
Candidate 0600070190
Unauthorised equipment in Examination Room (Cell Phone)

72. The Supervisor reported that the Invigilator asked the candidate if he had a cell phone
on him. The candidate replied that he had and was asked to hand it over. The Invigilator
further reported the exam had already started.

The candidate’s report stated:

“When the exam was starting the invigilator ask if I had a phone and I told her yes and
I gave it to her before I started my exam paper.”

73. The Supervisor in his report stated “…I directed these students to the various rooms
and repeatedly announced that cell phones and other electronic devices should be turned off
and placed in their school bags.” He further indicated the examination started at 9:06 a.m.

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