THE causes behind the disastrous implementation of the national school exams can now be revealed, and once again the strong stench of corruption permeates the entire undertaking. It wasn't just the skyrocketing Rp100.8 billion budget that drew suspicions, but why its disbursement was blocked. The most important question that remains is whether such a costly and onerous project contributes anything to the country's education system.

Keywords :
The National Exam Fiasco ,