A survey of examination: malpractice among secondary school students - Causes, effects and solutions

Scientific Study , 2010 , 52 Pages , Grade: 1.0

Pedagogy - Job Education, Further Education

This research was carried out to investigate examination malpractice among secondary school students in Mushin Local Government area in Lagos State. The project highlights the causes of examination malpractice among secondary school students, the effect of examination malpractice and solution to examination malpractice in secondary schools. In this research work, a sample of twenty (20) teachers and one hundred (100) students were collected by means of simple random sampling techniques from five secondary schools in Mushin Local Government. The research instrument used for the study was the teacher’s and student’s perception questionnaire which was validated by the supervisor and used for the collection of data from the respondents. The data collected from respondents were analyzed with distribution tables and simple percentage.
At the end of the analysis the study revealed the major reasons for examination malpractice which include parental pressure for good grades, value attached to certificate and so on. The study further recommend that parent should not put pressure on their children for good grades. Also emphasis should not be lay on certificates.
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
• 1.1 Background to the Study
• 1.2 Statement of the Problem
• 1.3 Purpose of the Study
• 1.4 Research Questions
• 1.5 Significance of the Study
• 1.6 Scope/Limitation of Study
• 1.7 Definition of Terms
• CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
• 2.0 Introduction
• 2.1 Concept of Examination Malpractice
• 2.2 Genesis of Examination Malpractice
• 2.3 Forms of Examination Malpractice
• 2.4 Sources of Examination Malpractice
• 2.5 Reasons for Indulging in Examination Malpractice
• 2.6 Incidence of Examination Malpractice in Nigeria
• 2.7 Effects of Examination Malpractice
• 2.8 Examination Malpractice Among Secondary School Students
• 2.9 Implication of Examination Malpractice on Education Development
• 2.10 Implication of Examination Malpractice on Academic, Moral Standard and Counselling
• 2.11 Effort at Curbing Examination Malpractice
• 2.12 Solution to Examination Malpractice in Secondary School.
• 2.13 Conclusion
• CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
• 3.0 Introduction
• 3.1 Research Design
• 3.2 Population of the Study
• 3.3 Sample/Sampling technique
• 3.4 Research Instrument
• 3.5 Validity of the Instrument
• 3.6 Reliability of the Instrument
• 3.7 Administration of Research Instrument
• 3.8 Method of Data Analysis
• CHAPTER FOUR: PRESENTATION OF DATA AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
• 4.0 Introduction
• 4.1 Analysis of respondents for teacher's and student biodata
• 4.2 Presentation and analysis of research question
• CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
• 5.0 Introduction
• 5.1 Summary

Objectives and Key Themes

This research investigates examination malpractice among secondary school students in Mushin Local Government area of Lagos State, examining its causes, effects, and potential solutions. The research aims to understand the perspectives of both teachers and students on this issue and to contribute to the development of strategies to curb examination malpractice in secondary schools.

• Causes of examination malpractice
• Effects of examination malpractice on students, teachers, and the education system
• Strategies to combat examination malpractice
• The role of parents, teachers, and students in addressing the problem
• The impact of societal values and pressures on examination malpractice

Chapter Summaries

• **Chapter One: Introduction:** This chapter provides an overview of the study, outlining the research problem, purpose, objectives, research questions, significance, scope, and definitions of key terms.
• **Chapter Two: Literature Review:** This chapter examines existing literature on examination malpractice, focusing on its concept, genesis, forms, sources, reasons, incidence in Nigeria, effects, implications for education development, and efforts to curb the practice. It also explores solutions to examination malpractice in secondary schools.
• **Chapter Three: Research Methodology:** This chapter describes the research design, population, sample, sampling technique, research instrument, validity and reliability of the instrument, administration process, and data analysis methods used in the study.
• **Chapter Four: Presentation of Data and Analysis of Data:** This chapter presents the findings of the research, analyzing the data collected from teachers and students to address the research questions.
• **Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations:** This chapter provides a summary of the research findings, draws conclusions based on the analysis, and offers recommendations for addressing examination malpractice in secondary schools.

Keywords

This research focuses on examination malpractice, specifically among secondary school students in Nigeria. Key terms and concepts include parental pressure, value of certificates, academic integrity, educational development, research methodology, data analysis, and solutions to educational challenges.

• College: Bowen University
• Grade: 1.0
• Author: Blessing Adegoke (Author)
• Publication Year: 2010
• Pages: 52
• Catalog Number: V178869
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656011101
• ISBN (Book): 9783656010180
• Language: English
• Tags: mmalpractice