This Sunday marked the second day of the unified university entrance examinations in Japan, where students were tested in subjects such as science, mathematics, and the newly introduced informatics. The first day of exams, which included geography, history, civics, and various languages, experienced significant setbacks due to errors in instructions at two venues—one in Tokyo and another in Shiga prefecture. Consequently, a total of 86 applicants will need to retake their tests.
On the first day, there were additional complications, including problems with exam equipment during the English listening portion, leading to 46 students across 43 locations resuming their tests from the questions that had to be paused. The preliminary average scores from the exams will be released on Wednesday, with final results set to be announced on February 6.
Makeup exams are scheduled for January 25 and 26, catering to those unable to take the tests on the originally scheduled dates due to health issues related to COVID-19 or influenza. More information regarding these makeup exams can be found on the website of the National Center for University Entrance Examinations.
8 Comments
Katchuka
Change is hard, but it’s necessary! I’m excited about the inclusion of informatics.
KittyKat
Great to see that the exam authorities are addressing the problems head-on.
BuggaBoom
Retaking tests during such stressful times is just cruel; they deserve better!
Loubianka
This could have been an opportunity for innovation in testing, but instead it’s chaos.
Noir Black
I trust that the average scores will reflect the students’ true abilities despite these setbacks.
Muchacho
86 students forced to retake their tests? That's completely unacceptable!
Coccinella
The addition of informatics doesn’t matter if the execution is this poor.
Africa
It’s a tough situation, but transparency about errors shows accountability.