Unexpected Question in Baghdad Sixth-Grade Science Exam Draws Complaints

An unexpected question in Baghdad’s sixth-grade science exam triggered complaints from parents and school administrators after a topic officially excluded from the test appeared on the paper. Families said the error caused confusion in examination halls for students taking the final exam. A parent said the question on page 14 came from the scientific method chapter, which the Ministry of Education had notified schools in an official letter should not be included in the exam. A primary school principal confirmed that the scientific method section from pages 6 to 16 was officially exempted from testing, yet the question still appeared on page 14. Parents said students experienced disruption and confusion during the exam sessions. The incident came as the Ministry of Education completed the final exam for sixth-grade students on Saturday.