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‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Examination Tensions.

Supervisors Easing Examination Hall Tension

Summary

Tunney suggested supervisors should reassure students and focus on preventing cheating. Barry said supervisors should already aim to create a relaxed atmosphere that helps students perform well.

Would the Minister consider that supervisors going out to examination halls should be asked to set the students at ease and only be concerned with situation where students might copy? Apart from that they could inform the students on examination day that they do not have to be as disciplined as, unfortunately, the impression is given. A certain amount of relaxation could be brought into the examination hall without being prejudicial to the spirit of the examination.

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Peter Barry Mr. P. Barry Fine Gael

I hope that what the Deputy says already happens, that supervisors who go to supervise examinations—their prime objective is to see that there is no cheating—create an atmosphere that brings out the best in students and makes them more relaxed so that they can present the best side of themselves in examinations. I would be very happy if that situation was brought about.

Questions Nos. 6 and 7 postponed.

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