An education think tank, Africa Education Watch, has called for the eradication of the practice where pupils in public basic schools write examinations from the blackboard, describing it as unacceptable.
The group is urging the Ministry of Education to introduce a dedicated budget line to fund school-based assessments, particularly in underserved communities where resources remain limited.
Speaking at a press briefing on April 14, Executive Director Kofi Asare said the absence of targeted funding has left many schools unable to conduct proper written exams.
“The reality is that a lack of funds for school-based examination means many schools in deprived communities are writing examinations from the blackboard with zero exposure to printed paper examination. This is unacceptable and must end,” he stated.
He argued that relying on the capitation grant to fund exams is unrealistic, noting that it falls short of what parents previously contributed for examinations.
Africa Education Watch warned that without immediate intervention, disparities in assessment conditions will persist, potentially affecting learning outcomes and students’ readiness for national exams.
