Examination Malpractice Research Articles

Enhancing Examination Integrity: Comparing Intelligent Surveillance Systems verses Traditional Methods in Ogun State Universities

The burgeoning issue of examination malpractice in Nigerian universities has prompted the investigation into more effective surveillance solutions. This study addressed this persistent challenge by comparing the efficacy of Intelligent Surveillance Systems (ISS) with traditional surveillance method of curbing examination malpractices. Utilizing mixed research design (descriptive and experimental). Using a sample of 394 lecturers obtained from seven selected public and private universities in Ogun State, Nigeria the researcher carried out a survey to determine respondents’ perception on the use of ISS relative to traditional approach for controlling examination malpractices. Quantitative analysis (t-test and standard deviation) of data collected through a structured questionnaire, indicated that ISS significantly outperforms traditional methods in both detecting and controlling examination malpractices, as highlighted by statistical measures such as t-values and standard deviations values obtained. These findings suggest that ISS can play a crucial role in enhancing the integrity of examinations. The study recommends the adoption of ISS in universities in Ogun and other Nigerian states with similar challenges.

Influence of Examination Malpractice on Educational Management Undergraduate Students’ Reading Culture in Rivers State Owned Universities in Rivers State

The research studies investigated influence of examination malpractice on Educational Management undergraduate students’ reading culture in Rivers State owned University in Rivers State. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The research adopted descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised 398 Department of Educational Management students. The sample size of the study was 398. The sample size was taken as census. The instrument for data collection was structured questionnaires titled, Influence of Examination Malpractice on Students Reading Culture Questionnaire. The instrument used for data collection was face and content validated by an expert from Educational Management and two other experts from the Department of Measurement and Evaluation of the Faculty of Education in Rivers State University. The average reliability coefficient of the instruments was 0.81 which indicates a reasonable reliability coefficient. 398 copies of the instrument were administered directly to the respondents by the researchers and their two trained assistants and only 394 were retrieved amounting to 0.99 percent return of the administered instrument. The research questions posed were answered using mean and standard deviation while z-test was used to test the formulated hypotheses. Findings of the study revealed that, during and post examination malpractice to a high extent influence students’ reading culture in senior secondary schools in Rivers State. The researcher made the following recommendations that, there should be effective mechanisms put in place to curb and sanction students who engage in pre and during examination malpractices and concerted efforts should be made at improving the level of discipline meted out on teachers who award unmerited marks to students and the recipients of underserving marks.

Study Habits and Examination Anxiety as Correlates of Students Attitudes Towards Examination Malpractices in Government Tertiary Institutions in Akwa State, Nigeria

This research looks at study habits and examination anxiety as correlates of students’ attitudes towards examination malpractice using government tertiary institutions in Akwa Ibom State as a case study. Survey methodology was employed to collect data from the population of students in tertiary institutions in Akwa Ibom State. A total of 328 people from 10 government tertiary institutions in Akwa Ibom State filled out the survey, The Taro Yamane formula was used to determine a sample size of 400. With a mean criterion of 3.0, the statistical tools of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) were used to analyze the study's research topics. Reviewing the effects of study habits, causes of examination anxiety, and effects of students’ attitude towards examination malpractice will find that: poor time management, teaching strategies, peer pressure, threats from lectures, poor self-care and confidence, the quest for certificates, etc. all lead to examination malpractice in higher institutions in Akwa Ibom State. The study gave some recommendations and concluded that study habits, examination anxiety, and students’ attitudes have a joint influence on Examination malpractice therefore all hands must be on deck to make sure students in government higher institutions in Akwa Ibom State have a good study habits and attitude, and also eradicate any form of internal (within the educational system) examination anxiety from students so as to achieve knowledge and skills rather than a mere A4 certificate paper.

A Phenomenological Analysis and Evaluation of the Meanings Attached to Examination Malpractices by the Teachers and Students in Kisii County, Kenya.

In Kenya the problem of examination malpractice keeps on recurring amidst stringent measures. This study gives the perspective where understanding the meaning attached to examination malpractice by the teachers and students helps in minimizing the annual cyclic examination malpractices. Its main objective is to present a phenomenological analysis and evaluation of the meanings attached to examination malpractices by the teachers and students in Secondary schools in Kisii County. The study was carried out in Kisii County, Kenya. It focused on students and teachers in secondary schools in the County who have experienced the problem of examination malpractice. Given that examination malpractice is an ethical problem and those who engage in it justify their actions using certain ethical theories, the study was guided by normative ethical theories. It utilized descriptive survey research design through open-ended questionnaires for data collection. Purposive and snowball sampling procedures were used to pick the respondents whose number was indeterminate given that the study is qualitative and only interested in getting the qualitative data as opposed to quantitative data. This fitted well with the snowball referrals from one relevant participant/interviewee to another. The study adopted hermeneutic and transcendental phenomenological approaches for both prescription and analysis of data. The findings showed that: there are examination malpractice meanings that are popular/conventional such as a deliberate act of a wrong doing and implied/unconventional such as an effect of pressure to get good examination grades; the meanings attached to the examination malpractice by the teachers and students in Kisii County influence the perpetuation of the menace. The study makes the following conclusion: Implied/unconventional meanings influence examination malpractice more than the popular/conventional meanings if the cyclic perpetuation of examination malpractice is to be justified. The study recommends that curbing measures should be directed equally on both the implied/unconventional and the popular/conventional meanings given that paying attention to only the latter has not given the expected educational outcomes.

A Phenomenological Analysis of Experiences of Parents, Teachers and Students about Examination Malpractices in Kisii County, Kenya

While the problem of examination malpractices in Kenya has been a perennial one, the efforts put in place to address it have not fully borne fruits. This study focused on understanding this scenario from the phenomenological perspective that sought to examine the experiences of teachers, parents and students in Kisii County about examination malpractice and the relationship therein. The following was its objective: explore the complexity of examination malpractice, its related ills and the responsibility of the education stakeholders as experienced by the teachers, parents and students in Kisii County. The study focused on parents, students and teachers in secondary schools in the county who have experienced the problem of examination malpractice. It was guided by normative ethical theories to understand its persistence. It utilized descriptive survey research design through focused group discussions and open-ended questionnaires. Purposive and snowball sampling procedures were used to pick the respondents complemented by document analysis. The study adopted hermeneutic and transcendental phenomenological approaches for both prescription and analysis of data. The findings showed that: forms of examination malpractice are either conventional or non-convectional and are grounded in either the positive or negative experiences of teachers, parents and students; The study makes the following conclusions: focusing on both conventional and non-conventional forms of examination malpractice gives a wider understanding of what ails the examination process in Kisii County; understanding the negative and positive experiences of teachers, parents and students in regard to examination malpractice as well as understanding its complexity is key in formulating a comprehensive solution to the menace; and the network to hold those who engage in examination malpractice responsible to be widened. The study recommends more focus on both the conventional and non-conventional forms of examination malpractices to capture in detail what ails the examination process in Kisii County; utilization of both the negative and positive experiences of the students, teachers and parents to come up with more all-encompassing solutions to the issue of examination malpractice that is grounded in their experiential attitudes;-, and more analysis of the complexity of examination malpractice to generate more lasting solutions to the menace.

Examining Nursing Students’ Interest and Performance in Chemistry in Nigeria Colleges of Nursing Sciences: Emerging Issues

Nurses require a good understanding of chemistry as a result of the interrelationship of many chemistry concepts with nursing both in the classroom and in applications hence, the indispensable nature of chemistry to nursing. However, most nursing students have consistently found chemistry as one of their major nightmares in the course of their studies. This is evident in their performances and interest. This paper aims to critically examine the causes of the increasing decline in nursing students’ interest in chemistry in Nigerian nursing colleges in relation to how they are negatively impacting in their chemistry performances. The paper relied on both primary and secondary sources and on careful analysis found out the major challenging issues as: foundational problems, unqualified candidates/ examination malpractice, faulty/fraudulent admission procedures, lack of laboratories/learning materials and the ease of cross border migration. While the problems obviously maybe more than as elucidated, in chatting a way forward, some strategies suggested as recommendations include proper result verification process, guiding the students through the use of problem-solving skills, the provision of well-equipped laboratories and the adoption and the implementation of digital mode of teaching and learning. Even though they may not be exhaustive, but they have been carefully chosen as highlighted and would go a long way to help if fully implemented.

A Case Study of Examination Malpractice Terminated Through Counselling (21-Year-Old Undergraduate Male)

The goal of counseling is to get the client better than he/she came for counselling. The aim of this case study is to share the experiences of Owunari (21-year old undergraduate male) who was invited for counselling by the counsellor on account of an alleged involvement in examination malpractice (within ethical limits). The client came for counselling because he was invited by the counsellor. Owunari did not deny the allegation, he confessed that it has been his trade in stock since his second year as he goes about doing menial jobs to finance his education after the demise of his sponsor. Counsellor with the consent of the client mapped out a weekly schedule of meeting, the goal was to have a better understanding of the client’s problem with a view to helping him overcome it. Six sessions of Counselling were held with the client during which active listening and responsiveness, empathy, questioning and directive counselling were explored to help the client to learn how to solve his problem. The counsellor did a background check on him from classmates and associates and confirmed all his claims. Counsellor provided immediate help by providing upkeep, and payed the balance of his fees, she gave him several links to seek for sponsorship. One of the links yielded dividend as George Mangibo reach out foundation offered him a full scholarship to complete his education. At this point counselling was terminated and examination malpractice jettisoned.

Vices in Competitve Sports and Barriers That Hinder Inculcating Values among Learners in Primary and Secondary Schools Kenya

Education systems worldwide aim to not only impart knowledge but also instill values among learners. In Kenya, this objective faces several vices and barriers that hinder the effective inculcation of values in primary and secondary schools. Despite efforts to promote values in educational settings, vices such as cheating, fighting, and drug use remain prevalent in competitive sports within Kenyan schools. The objective of the study was to explore the prevalence of vices and the barriers hindering the inculcation of values among learners in primary and secondary schools in Kenya, particularly within the context of competitive sports. The study employed a mixed-method approach, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative methods. A cross-sectional survey design was used to collect data from schools across 24 counties, targeting school administrators, teachers, learners, and key informants. The sample included head teachers, teachers, learners, and stakeholders from various community sectors. Data collection instruments included questionnaires, interview schedules, and focus group discussions, with pre-testing to ensure reliability and validity. The findings highlight significant challenges in promoting values within the educational system. Vices such as cheating (39.3%), fighting (24.0%), and drug use (18.0%) are prevalent in competitive sports, undermining the ethos of sportsmanship and creating adverse environments for value promotion. Despite efforts to implement value-based education, barriers such as peer pressure (36.2%), lack of role models (45.1%), heavy academic workloads, and the influence of social media persist, impeding the effective inculcation of values among learners. In conclusion, the study indicates that vices such as cheating, fighting, and drug use are prevalent in competitive sports within Kenyan schools, posing significant challenges to the promotion of values among learners. To address these challenges, the study suggests several interventions. Strengthening value-based education through curriculum integration and ethical teachings that can foster critical thinking and ethical behavior among learners. Additionally, implementing stricter oversight and penalties for examination malpractices are necessary to maintain academic integrity.

Examination Malpractice and Human Resources Development in Nigeria: A Focus on Service Delivery

The paper interrogated the hydra-headed monster called examination malpractices and its devastating effects on human resources development with a special focus on service delivery. Descriptive analysis was adopted in this paper and data were sourced through secondary means from journal articles, magazines, newspapers, bulletins, lecture notes, diaries, and the Internet. Systems theory was adopted as a theoretical base of the study. Based on the review of relevant literature, the study revealed that examination malpractice tends to discourage the serious student from putting in their best, discredit certificates, lower productivity and performances, encourage bribery and corruption and lead to the production of quacks, thereby affecting the manpower needs and service delivery of the nation. The study further revealed that examination malpractice promotes square pegs in round holes as they lack the required knowledge and experience to carry out their assignment and professional duties effectively. The study concluded that there is a gap between certificates obtained by the graduates and capacity building of human resources and service delivery in Nigeria. Sequel to the findings, the study recommended among others, that sound educational policy should be put in place to de-emphasize the supremacy of certificates over skills, knowledge and professional competence and students should be made to understand and appreciate hard work, dedication and commitment to studies. Finally, the remuneration of teachers, invigilators and supervisors should be attractive to enable them to give their best to discourage taking bribes.

Corruption in Formal Adult Education in Nigeria: Implications for Sustainable National Development

This position paper took a cursory view of corruption, examined adult education, assessed corruption in formal adult education and highlighted the implications for sustainable national development in Nigeria. The paper concluded that concerted efforts must be put in place in order to curb the menace of corruption in adult education. Adult education is the poorest sector in education in terms of allocation of financial resources. Government allocates meagre financial resources annually to adult education organizations, yet corrupt financial practices are perpetrated by the operators of adult education institutions in Nigeria. There is equally the challenge of cheating in examination and examination malpractice. These have stifled the developmental needs of the country to be provided by adult education. It was suggested that the EFCC and ICPC should beam their searchlight on adult education sector of education with a view to recovering stolen funds arresting and prosecuting offenders of embezzlement and misappropriation of education funds; adult learners found guilty of corrupt practices should have their admission revoked; adult educators found guilty of the monetary extortion should be relieved of their jobs; and government should make it as a point of duty to allocate 3% of her education budget to adult education annually.

Crisis of Educational Leadership. Implications for Managers of Education in Nigeria

Educational leadership in Nigeria has witnessed a number of crises that have an implication for managers of education. The basic and the secondary levels of educational leadership have failed to lay solid foundations for the tertiary level. The crises that pervade the tertiary level resulted in the crises of managers of education at all levels. This circle of educational leadership crises combined to make education in the country a crisis child. This paper therefore focused on crisis of educational leadership in Nigeria. Examination malpractices, menace of secret cults, low enrolment, poor performance, poor products and abandoned projects are the major crises of educational leadership identified and discussed in the paper. Their dangers to the managers of education sector in the country were highlighted. Among others, attitudinal change is highly recommended.

Writing and Performing against Examination Malpractice in Selected Secondary Schools in Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Examination malpractice is a huge challenge to formal education at all levels. Students, teachers, parents and examination supervisors have been indicted on several occasions leading to embarrassing headlines on print, radio, television and social media. While there are laid down punishment for Examination Malpractice as prescribed by the Examination Malpractice Act, this worrisome practice is still on the rise. The researcher in an attempt to discourage the act of Examination Malpractice among secondary school students initiated an outreach to twelve (12) secondary schools in Pankshin local government area of Plateau State. This Theatre in Education approach featured dramatized plays written by the researcher and performed by young amateurs trained by him for the project. Selective interviews were carried out among the students to gauge the impact of the play. It was discovered that the consequences of Examination Malpractice revealed in the play- Mr. Malpractice were better appreciated through the play than the warnings read out to them in a formal class. It was recommended that plays with strong moral and social consequences on Examination Malpractice be encouraged for presentation in secondary schools so as to discourage this act among the students. The paper concludes that partnership with faith-based drama organization like the Theatre mass Consult Linkages can help to stem the tide of Examination Malpractice in society.

Investigating Parental Pressure and Test Anxiety as Predictors of Examination Malpractice Tendency among University Undergraduate Students in Cross River State, Nigeria

Examination malpractice has been reported as a problem in education systems globally; recently in Nigeria the problem has become alarming and requires more attention. This study investigates parental pressure and test anxiety as predictors of examination malpractice tendency among undergraduate students at the University of Calabar and Cross River State University, Nigeria. Survey design was adopted, the study population comprised 3,068 final year undergraduate students in Faculties of Education in the two Universities (UNICAL = 1,811, CRSU = 1,257) and a sample of 1,534 selected through purposive and accidental sampling procedure. Two research questions and two corresponding hypotheses guided the study. “Parental pressure, Test Anxiety and Examination Malpractice Tendencies Questionnaire (PPTA & EMTQ)” with a Cronbach Alpha reliability estimate of .83 was used to collect data. Data was analyzed using simple linear regression. Results revealed that parental pressure and test anxiety are significant contributors to examination malpractice tendencies among undergraduate students. It was recommended that school counselors in conjunction with school management and Ministry of Education should organize counseling conferences at regular intervals to counsel parents on how to stop undue pressure on their wards, as well as counsel students on how to avoid test anxiety.

Examination Malpractice in WASSCE for School Certificates: A Comprehensive Analysis of the 2019 Statistics in Nigeria

Examination Malpractice in WASSCE for School Certificates: A Comprehensive Analysis of the 2019 Statistics in Nigeria

Deontological Perspective of Understanding and Combating Examination Malpractice in Nigeria

In Nigeria, examination malpractice has become inimical to educational development. It is a social evil that can ruin the society and debar its growth and development. It has attained such a proportion that the actualisation of the goals of education in Nigeria is almost becoming impossible. New methods are being devised by its perpetrators, worsening the situation and frustrating the attempt to combat the syndrome. Examination malpractice involves almost all stakeholders in education in Nigeria. This paper aimed at investigating the extent of the deontological approach in understanding and combating examination malpractice in Nigeria. The paper employed the descriptive, analytical and prescriptive methods of philosophical research in education to try to understand and combat the menace. It was shown in the paper that examination malpractice has permeated the Nigerian educational system with debilitating consequences for the system and the society at large. The deontological perspective perceived examination malpractice in Nigeria as a practice which does not conform to the moral standards, rules and regulations guiding the administration of tests and examinations and therefore did not help the individuals and Nigeria. It was concluded in the paper that from the perspective of deontology, examination malpractice is harmful to the society, and that the perspective should be applied in combating the menace in Nigeria. It was recommended, that parents should give sound training to their children with regard to appropriate examination conduct while the school system should deploy modern technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, to reduce examination malpractice to the barest minimum.

Perceived Effectiveness of Computer-Based Test in Curbing Examination Malpractices and Revitalizing Quality Control by Undergraduates of Federal Universities in Southwestern Nigeria

The study investigated the perceived effectiveness of computer-based test in curbing examination malpractices and revitalizing quality at the Federal Universities in Southwestern Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population for the study consisted of all undergraduates at the Federal universities in Southwestern Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was used to select 1,200 samples for the study. A questionnaire titled “Perceived Effectiveness of Computer-based Test in Curbing Examination Malpractices and Revitalizing Quality (PECBTCEMRQ) was used to gather data. Data collected were analyzed using frequency count, mean and standard deviation. The results showed that the paper pencil test is highly susceptible to different kinds of malpractices (81.3%). The result also showed the CBT effectiveness in curbing examination malpractices is very high (87.5%). Again, the result showed the CBT effectiveness in revitalizing quality is also attested to be high (73.6%). The study concludes that Computer-based test is more effective and preferred to Paper-pencil Test at ensuring reduction in examination malpractices and revitalizing quality of graduates in Southwestern Nigeria. Nevertheless, inadequate facilities, poor network failure among many were identified to have impede the effectiveness of CBT at controlling examination malpractices and revitalizing quality control. The study recommends that the management of education at all level should endeavor to improve on identified deficient facilities and infrastructures for the full potentials of CBT to materialize.

The Concern of the SHS Teacher and Examination Malpractice: Combating the Excessive Examination Malpractices in Ghana

The Concern of the SHS Teacher and Examination Malpractice: Combating the Excessive Examination Malpractices in Ghana

A Cursory Look at Examination Malpractices in Nigerian Schools

A Cursory Look at Examination Malpractices in Nigerian Schools

Cheating and Dishonesty in Examinations: Can Examination Malpractices Be Curbed?

Cheating and Dishonesty in Examinations: Can Examination Malpractices Be Curbed?

A Cursory Look at Examination Malpractices in Nigerian Schools

A Cursory Look at Examination Malpractices in Nigerian Schools