To Ascertain the Effects of Malpractices in Examinations at School and Board Examinations Stage as Perceived by (i) Senior Secondary School Students; (ii) Senior Secondary School Teachers; and (iii) Community Members

Abstract

This is an often fact that malpractices in examinations has several adverse effects on students‟ future life. The prevalence of examination malpractices discourage the students from studying hard and deprive brighter students of a fair chance for advancement. Examination malpractice can also cause delays in the processing of exam scores and release of results. When suspicions arise regarding such malpractice, it takes time to investigate the cases, thus extending the time period for issuing test scores. It also makes examinations and degrees worthless and reflects the failed internalisation of the rules of truth and honesty. Candidates who participate in examination malpractice generally perform better on tests and dramatically increase their chances of admission into higher institutes of learning. Because of this, many bright, honest students who attain the entry grade might not gain access to the schools of their choice due to having lower examination scores than those who cheated.