In the Ukrainian National Information Agency (UKRINFORM) a Press Conference was held by Ihor Likarchuk, Director of the Ukrainian Center for Educational Quality Assessment on the Topic: Initial Summary of External Testing 2010

Monday, 5 July 2010

In the Ukrainian National Information Agency (UKRINFORM) a Press Conference was held by Ihor Likarchuk, Director of the Ukrainian Center for Educational Quality Assessment (UCEQA) on the Topic: Initial Summary of External Testing 2010.  Specifically, the following issues were discussed: the earlier results of EIT 2010, compared to 2009 results, the hopeful freshmen who received the best grades in two or more subjects and the schools from which they graduated, the basic results of English language testing, and what was learned from external testing 2010. 

The UCEQA is planning on investigating all submitted appeals related to external independent testing (EIT) by July 12th.  An IMK correspondent reported that Mr. Likarchuk, Director of the UCEQA made this announcement today during the press conference.   

“As of tomorrow, the Appeals Commission will meet daily.  We plan on reviewing 600 appeals per day.  We anticipate that by July 12 the work of the Appeals Commission will be completed.  Starting July 14th applications for admission to establishments of higher education can be submitted,” added Mr. Likarchuk. 

He also noted that the appeals commission has already held two meetings.  “During the meeting…710 appeals were reviewed.  Of them, 234 were decided in favor of the appellant…During the meetings of the Appeals Commission, interesting facts are brought to light.  One hopeful freshman who obtained a perfect score submitted an appeal.  This appellant from the Donetsk region initially had his test disqualified because he incorrectly indicated the number of his test booklet.  During his appeal it was determined that the error was not his and his mathematics test with the perfect 200 score was deemed valid.  I believe similar incidents may still come to light.  476 appeals were declined (67%) after being reviewed by the Appeals Commission.  We even have two instances where grades were lowered after being reviewed by the Appeals Commission,” concluded Mr. Likarchuk. 

Source: IMK