O-Net answers on Net incorrect

Samphan Phranphruek, director of the National Institute of Educational Testing Service (NIETS), yesterday admitted that the questions posted on the Net by some students were used in the February 18-19 Ordinary National Education Testing (O-Net) exam papers, except the choices posted were incorrect.

The most criticised question was "What do you do when you feel sexually aroused?" The choices offered were: a) invite friends to play football; b) consult your family; c) go out with a friend of the opposite sex; d) invite a friend to watch a movie.

Samphan said these questions had been set by qualified teachers and were in accordance with the 2008 Basic Education curricular, however initial investigation had found that the Internet posts included answers that were not included in the multiple-choice exam papers.

He added that he would table the matter with the NIETS board.