Benue State University, Makurdi

TYPES AND LEVELS OF STUDENTS’ INVOLVEMENT IN EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE AS PERCEIVED BY UNDERGRADUATES IN BENIN CITY, EDO STATE.

Margaret Inenemo Abikwi and Queenjoyce Aloaye Abikwi

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate types and levels of students’ involvement in examination malpractice as perceived by undergraduates in tertiary institutions in Edo State. This study is a descriptive survey. The population for this study was undergraduates in Benin City.The Stratified random sampling technique was used in selecting the respondents. The instrument adopted for the study was the researchers designed questionnaire tagged “Undergraduates Perceived Types and Levels of Involvement in Examination Malpractice Questionnaire” (UPTLIEMQ).To answer research question one the mean rating was used. For research question 2 a pie-chart was used to represent the findings. The hypotheses generated were tested using Chi-square inferential statistics. Th-e study revealed the most frequent type of examination malpractice among undergraduates in Benin City was taking handwritten materials and textbooks into the examination hall; this is followed by copying or dubbing from another student. It was also discovered that the greater proportion of the undergraduates sampled were averagely involved in examination malpractice. There was a significant difference in the level of students’ involvement in examination malpractice as perceived by undergraduates based on gender and age. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that proper checks before examination starts and effective invigilation of students during examinations was significant to preventing them from bringing in handwritten materials or textbooks to perpetuate in examination malpractice. It was also recommended that undiluted efforts should be made at improving the moral standard and discipline of students through counselling services in schools.

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