Certain concerns were raised about the social studies exam of Grade 12 public school students, prompting the UAE’s Emirates Schools Establishment (ESE) to issue a clarification on Thursday.In its latest statement, the ESE has announced that the scoring process for the exam will be adjusted by counting closely related answers as correct.
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For three questions in the exam, a number of students provided answers that closely resembled one another.
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The ESE said this discovery prompted them to look into the matter and take action.A technical committee — comprising education experts — investigated the issue and meticulously examined the observations and concerns.Besides conducting the probe, the committee provided all necessary support to the students.Following a thorough review, the ESE has decided to adjust the scoring and consider closely related answers as correct.
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