Education Reforms: LASG introduces CBT for Model Colleges Entrance Examination

The Lagos State Government has allayed fears of parents and guardians over the introduction of new education policies and reforms especially in the area of technology.
It stated that the use of technology in teaching and learning was the way to go, as it would make the future of the children brighter.
Mr Ganiu Lawal, Assistant Director, Public Affairs of the Ministry of Education, gave the assurance in a statement on Thursday.
The statement noted that the Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo, had spoken at the Flag-off of the Computer Based Test (CBT) entrance examination for Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools in the state.
The statement described technology as a means of learning and assessment for the Students.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the maiden CBT entrance examination which kicked off on Thursday was holding at six locations across the state.

According to the statement, Adefisayo advised parents to embrace the new approach as the children are smart.
It added that the efforts of the government in the education sector was to ensure that every child was given equal opportunity to excel.
“We will continue to do our best to ensure that we give our students optimum support to realising their goals and aspirations in life.
“The introduction of this examination is the first of its kind across the federation and in tandem with the education and technology agenda of Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration.
“This will enable the students attempt questions through the use of computers and mobile gadgets,” it stated.
According to the statement, the commissioner notes that the initiative is a huge investment by the government.
The aim is to reduce examination abnormalities including malpractices and missing results, among other limiting factors.
“There is no hanky-panky about this examination, the results are immediate, clear and transparent, therefore parents should encourage their children to be technology savy,” it said.
The statement further noted that the ministry had recently reviewed the school’s curriculum, which included ICT, stressing that sitting for the examination did not require a top level technology savy child.
It added that the students were to click on the right answers inline with the question and submit at the end of the examination.