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140 Students Excused from Exam Due to Curriculum Mistake

11/2/2025

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In Queensland, Australia, 140 high school students were excused from a statewide exam after teachers taught Augustus Caesar instead of Julius Caesar, an error found two days before the exam.
The exam counted for 25% of final grades, and the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority's 2023 syllabus change notice was overlooked.
Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek launched an investigation to prevent future communication failures regarding syllabus changes.

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In Queensland, Australia, 140 high school students were excused from a statewide exam after teachers taught Augustus Caesar instead of Julius Caesar, an error found two days before the exam.
The exam counted for 25% of final grades, and the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority's 2023 syllabus change notice was overlooked.
Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek launched an investigation to prevent future communication failures regarding syllabus changes.