An independent report into Tasmania's senior school exams has blamed understaffing for a series of mistakes found in last year's exam papers.

There were 11 errors across seven of the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) exams in 2024, ranging from spelling mistakes to incorrect numbering.

Following the exams, which are taken each year by students across years 11 and 12, there were reports of students being "rattled" and confused by the mistakes .

Auditing service Deloitte was contracted to complete an independent review and investigation into the exam development process by Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Certification (TASC).

That report , released this week, found there was insufficient staffing at TASC, which created excessive pressure on staff, which was likely a contri

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