By Malish Valentine Adolfo – Torit
Authorities in Eastern Equatoria are preparing to conduct joint mock exams across the state to help students better prepare for national exams.
Lokulang Lokudu Faustino, the Director for Quality Assurance and Standards in the State Ministry of General Education and Instruction, explained that these mock exams would give students a valuable opportunity to practice for their final exams. He also revealed that talks are underway with the National Examination Council to centralize the primary eight exams, making it easier for the state to manage them locally before submitting the results to the national level.
“We have already developed a plan for conducting joint mock exams across Eastern Equatoria,” Lokulang said. “This will help our students prepare well for their final exams. Additionally, we are advocating for the centralization of primary eight exams so that we can manage the examinations at the state level and only send reports to the National Examination Council. This will give us better control over exam standards and reduce malpractices in the country.”
Lokulang also addressed concerns regarding the delayed marking of the 2024 primary eight exam results, warning that it could lead to challenges similar to those faced in 2022. He urged headteachers to halt the registration of pupils without proper documentation.
“There has been a delay in marking the primary eight exams for 2024. At this time, we don’t even know the results. This could cause challenges, and we need to prepare students to be patient as we work out the issues. I also direct all headteachers to ensure that no pupil is registered without proper documentation, as this will prevent unnecessary complications when the exams are held.”
“I encourage all headteachers to inform parents of the necessary registration requirements for candidates in the 2025 academic year. This is critical as we approach February and the registration deadline. Proper documentation must be provided to avoid any inconvenience when candidates sit for their exams.”