Selective school test fiasco to undergo independent review

Review flagged after chaotic exam scenes

A sweeping review into the administration of this year’s opportunity class and selective high school testing across NSW, after “significant disruptions” resulted in 20,000 having their tests postponed and police getting involved in crowd control.

Selective school test fiasco to undergo independent review

The former head of the federal education department will investigate to what led to computer failures and riot police being called to some testing centres.

Australian National Review - Australian State Launches Review After Selective School Exam Disruptions Affect 20,000 Students

The situation escalated to the point where the riot squad was called in to manage the crowd. The New South Wales government has launched an independent review into the widespread disruption of this year’s opportunity class and selective high school placement tests, which affected around 20,000 students across the state. Deputy Premier and Education Minister Prue Car announced the review following logistical failures that forced the postponing o…

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