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Thousands of VCE students will be given a bonus point following the discovery of an error in the second General Mathematics test paper.
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority said Monday’s exam contained two typographical errors.
Thousands of VCE students will get a point for an erroneous question on a maths exam.Credit: Wolter Peeters
One was discovered before the exam was taken and students were instructed to make the necessary amendment. The other, in question 9d, was discovered after the exam.
“The VCAA has determined that the error means that the question is no longer valid and has made the decision to award all students who attempted the exam a correct score for this question,” the authority said.
“This was the most effective and appropriate way to ensure no student will be disadvantaged and that the assessment process is fair, valid and reliable.
“The VCAA apologises for undue stress this has caused schools and students.”
Education Minister Ben Carroll apologised for the mistake on Tuesday.
Schools that conducted the test have been advised via email of the decision.
The VCAA will conduct a comprehensive review of the vetting and proofing process for VCE examinations with any recommended changes to be made before the 2024 exams.
Students who have been affected can contact their school or the VCAA on 9032 1629.
More to come.
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