NSW students have sat HSC exams in the same way for 55 years however students are to expect a major shake-up.

Education Minister Sarah Mitchell wants HSC students to sit their exams on computers and type their exams rather than using pen and paper.

In an attempt to modernise learning the Education Minister told Jim Wilson the decision it’s about getting the balance right.

“They’re basically set up on a browser which has nothing else on it.

“They cant cheat.”

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