At the Croatian State Matura, two students had their exams canceled due to the use of unauthorized means, specifically mobile phones. This resulted in the cancellation of all their previously passed exams and the inability to continue taking exams in this session. The director of NCVVO appeals to students not to use unauthorized aids. Last year, a total of 47 exams were canceled due to similar violations. The topic of the State Matura and exam results, including the Croatian language essay, are in focus, with expectations that this year’s results will improve. Statistics also show that vocational school students have a higher number of failing grades compared to gymnasium students.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets emphasize the importance of fair examination conditions and the need for support systems to help students avoid cheating. They may highlight systemic issues in education that pressure students into dishonest behavior and call for reforms to reduce inequality in educational outcomes.
Center: Center-leaning sources report the facts straightforwardly, focusing on the enforcement of exam rules and the consequences of cheating. They stress the importance of maintaining the integrity of the State Matura and the role of authorities in ensuring fair testing conditions.
Right: Right-leaning media emphasize personal responsibility and discipline among students. They highlight the strict measures taken against cheating as necessary to uphold standards and may criticize students who break rules, stressing the importance of meritocracy and consequences for misconduct.
