The phenomenon increases in number, scope, and complexity. Students perception of causes and effects of examination. Examination malpractice is an act or irregular manner of testing candidates which contravenes the rules and conventions guiding the conduct of examinations. Examination definition of examination by the free dictionary. Curbing examination malpractices in west african senior school certificate examinations in nigeria.
Causes and effects of examination malpractice in college of education ekiadolor, benin city, edo state includes abstract and chapter one, complete project material available causes and effects of examination malpractice in college of education ekiadolor, benin city, edo state abstract this study is designed to carry out an investigation of the causes and effects of examination. This can depend greatly on the nature of the exam, the examining body and what constitutes malpractice. For example, perceived studentrelated causes include laziness to work hard. The phenomenon of examination malpractice university staff profiles. It is illegal and can be perpetrated by a single individual or groups. It is a reflection of the moral decadence of our country where we have.
Dismissal, termination, loss of position, and lack of selfconfidence are effects and have caused a lot of embarrassment and suffering to. Examination definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Examination malpractice is any form of cheating before, during or after examination. Malpractice refers to negligence or misconduct by a professional person, such as a lawyer, a doctor, a dentist, or an accountant. It affects not only students or teachers but the system in general. Apr 15, 2014 examination malpractice is a social evil that can damage society to the extent of possibly leading to a failed state.
Menace of examination malpractice in nigerian educational. Examination definition is the act or process of examining. The educational system has for long had serious hit from examination malpractice and this has brought into focus the need to tackle this issues in order of findings ways to eradicate such problems in the light of the above the study looked at examination. Assessing the impact of examination malpractices on the. D niger delta university, educational foundations department wilberforce island, bayelsa state abstract. Examination malpractice also known as cheating is the illegal action that students take during their examinations to try to. This issue of course and effects of examination malpractice in institutions of higher leaning in nigeria in this term paper provides a partial and detail coverage of what malpractice is all about. Medical malpractice is defined as any act or omission by a physician during treatment of a patient that deviates from accepted norms of practice in the medical community and causes an injury to the patient.
Examination definition and meaning collins english. It gives the student a firm understanding of basic effect of malpractice. An introduction to medical malpractice in the united states. Long term effects of examination malpractices on the education system and the economy the calamity of examination malpractice is not just the havoc it wrecks in our educational system but the gradual introduction of youths into the practice of fraud. What makes students engage in examination malpractice as if there is no other option. Preventing exam malpractices with effective monitoring. Examination malpractice is a social evil that can damage society to the extent of possibly leading to a failed state. Pdf examination malpractice among nigerian university students. Challenges to human resource development in nigeria 94 research centre for management and social studies individual and national economy moral upbringing of generations. The purpose of this research work is to find out the causes and effect of examination malpractice in secondary school, using some selected secondary schools in oredo local government area as a case study. The oxford advanced learners dictionary 2000 defined exam as spoken or practical test at school or college especially an important. Examination malpractice is defined as any deliberate act of wrong doing, contrary to the rules of examinations designed to give a candidate an undue advantage. The findings of the study indicated various causes and methods of examination malpractice. The breach by a member of a profession of either a standard of care or a standard of conduct.
Plagiarism stealing or passing ideas or words of another as ones own. Woes of examination malpractice the dangers that examination malpractice pose include perpetual condemnation of ones conscience whereby the carrier of the fake certificate is constantly under the persecution of carrying something that is false. Examination malpractice is an illegal behaviour by a candidate before, during or after the examination so that heshe can attain success easily and cheaply. Malpractice meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Since the 1970s, medical malpractice has been a controversial social issue. Based on the findings, it was concluded that if pupils understand the damage examination malpractice does to the educational system and study adequately. Dangers and consequences of examination malpractice. It has been with us in nigeria for a long time and has now almost assumed an epidemic influence. Curbing examination malpractices in west african senior. Definitions of malpractice and maladministration 3. The aim of the study is assessing the magnitude of the problem of extortion. Examination malpractice is any form of deliberate cheating on examinations which provides one or more candidates with an unfair advantage or disadvantage. Bamigbala modibbo adama university of technology, nigeria 2o. Assessing the impact of examination malpractices on the measurement of ability in nigeria 750 are products of examination malpractice have become a reserved army of the unemployable duze, 2011.
This study seeks to assess the pattern of examination malpractice in higher institutions in nigeria, their. Abstract examination occupies a very strategic position in our lives both in education and in industries. An examination is a formal test that you take to show your knowledge or ability in a. Examination malpractice causes, effects and solutions in. An exam or examination is an official test that shows your knowledge or ability in a particular subject. This paper focuses on examination malpractices in educational institutions with. Medical malpractice is a specific subset of tort law that deals with professional negligence. Medical malpractice legal definition of medical malpractice. Study on extortion racketeering the need for an instrument. An overview of examination malpractices in nigeria. Mr mutondo disclosed that police have since opened a docket and launched investigations into the matter to establish the source of the examination. Concept of examination malpractice examination malpractice has remained one of the singular contemporary social vice in society that has continued to search for adequate definition for effective management and control.
Examination malpractice is not a new phenomenon in nigeria. Dictionary grammar blog school scrabble thesaurus translator quiz more resources more from collins. Examination malpractice has eaten deep into the nigeria education. Examination definition of examination by merriamwebster. The main purpose of examination is for certification of achievement, selection for educationa. From these two definitions, it can be concluded that examination malpractice.
In order to do work of research properly, the researcher decided the problem of research, objectives, hypothesis, importance and limitations of the study, definition of the terms, variables of the study, etc. Examination malpractices, school, nigeria, education. Examination malpractice is a cankerworm that portends grave dangers for the nation. Definition of examination malpractice the world bank 2001 defines examination malpractice as a deliberate wrong doing that is contrary to official examination rules and is purposed to place a candidate at an unfair advantage or disadvantage. Examination is more formal and is used mainly in written english. A perception of examination malpractice and pupils. Perceived causes and methods of examination malpractice in. The paper not only defined the concept of examination malpractice but also identified the types or forms, the causes or reasons, the effects as well as the ways to eradicate it.
Examination malpractice examination has two main distinct concepts. English language learners definition of examination. Jan 05, 2015 examination malpractice is an illegal behaviour by a candidate before, during or after the examination so that heshe can attain success easily and cheaply. Again, examination malpractice is commonly defined as a deliberate wrong doing contrary to. Malpractice therefore introduces equities into the examination system. A definition of electoral integrity is outlined on the basis of democratic theory. You must verify the identity of a learner before they take an examination.
Performance, as by a physician or lawyer, that falls below the professional minimum standard of care or service for a patient or client, especially. Examination malpractice is the illegal action that students take during their examinations. There is a general worry about the poor quality of education in nigeria. The phenomenon of examination malpractice semantic scholar. In the last ten years alone, the west african examination council waec had to cancel the results of 814,699 candidates in its mayjune examination aminu, 2006. Examination malpractice is commonly defined as deliberate wrongdoing contrary to official. Trends in examination malpractice in nigerian educational.
The oxford advanced learners dictionary 2000 defined examination as spoken or practical test at school or college especially an important one that you need to. In fact, both of these notions can be used interchangeably. Examination malpractice also known as cheating is the illegal action that students take during their examinations to try to make good grades by cutting corners. According to afibo 1997 and maduabum 2001, examination malpractice is any doing committed before, during or after an examination which tends to jeopardize the credibility of the certificates issued. Examination malpractice is defined as a deliberate wrong doing con. This term paper has been revised to up date the material in accordance. The aim of this study therefore is to assess the prevalence, causes, and consequences of examination malpractice on the measurement of. Malpractice definition of malpractice by merriamwebster.
The failure to meet a standard of care or standard of conduct that is recognized by a profession reaches the. Examination malpractice has grave consequences on the individuals and institutions of learning, communities and the country at large. Definition of examination malpractice examination malpractice can simply be defined as academic dishonesty or academic fraud. Each board certified attorney must meet and exceed rigorous standards through experience, ethics, education, examination and excellence in professional liability law.
Nov 26, 2008 medical malpractice is defined as any act or omission by a physician during treatment of a patient that deviates from accepted norms of practice in the medical community and causes an injury to the patient. It was discovered that the students lack the appetite for studying but rather want to pass their exams by all means. He noted that candidates have had ample time to study and prepare for examinations and therefore must not be tempted to cross the law by engaging in malpractice. It has very serious economic, political and social consequences.
Examination malpractice, also known as cheating, is the illegal action that students take during their examinations to try to make good grades by cutting corners. Students and staff perceptions on examination malpractice. Examination malpractice has become an epidemic in the nations educational system. Study of related literature made this research accurate. There are different forms of examination malpractice. Improper, unskilled, or negligent treatment of a patient by a physician, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care professional negligence is the predominant theory of liability concerning allegations of medical malpractice, making this type of litigation part of tort law. But, in nigeria, a negative phenomenon can be observed, which constantly affects the educational system in general.
Although one may not be able to rule out examination malpractice in the past. Causes of examination malpractice in nigeria schools 34 issn 20546351 print, issn 2054636x online omemu, felix ph. A teacher, who prefers not to be named, but had witnessed examination malpractice being done in his school in the past, said the move by waec will reduce the level of organised malpractices from. Malpractice is defined as any deliberate act of wrong doing, contrary to the rules of examinations designed to give a candidate an unfair advantage or able frequently, to place a candidate at a disadvantage. The purpose of this research work is to find out the course and consequences of examination malpractice in secondary school, using some selected secondary schools in oredo local government area as a case study. Malpractice definition is a dereliction of professional duty or a failure to exercise an ordinary degree of professional skill or learning by one such as a physician rendering professional services which results in injury, loss, or damage.
When however, irregularity or examination malpractice occurs, then the validity and resulting outcome is. Examination malpractice is a cankerworm that is posing a serious problem in the nigerian educational system. In this article, we will take a closer look at examination malpractice causes, effects, and solutions for it. Education serves as a prime instrument in the development of nigeria but the issue of malpractice has led to the problem of this system. Examination malpractice has been defined variously by many authors. Scholarship and research it is amidst these contents that examination malpractice has been found to be a challenge to the. First, to achieve the purpose for which it is designed and second, to be a reliable consistent means of measurement wilayat 2009. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the cambridge dictionary editors or of cambridge university press or its licensors. A case study of college of education, ekiadolorbenin abstract the educational system has for long had serious hit from examination malpractice and this has brought into focus the need to tackle this issues in order of findings ways to eradicate such problems in the light of the above the study looked at examination.
This final report covers all the activities concerning the study on extortion racketeering the need for an instrument to combat activities of organised crime awarded to transcrime by the european commission contract no. Perceived causes and methods of examination malpractice in the. It also examined examination malpractice with reference to its meaning, causes, its dimension, dangers as well as ways of managing and. Teachers and counsellors rely on them for a comprehensive evaluation of their students and clients. A gna feature by rex annan kumasi, april, gna the main objective of higher education is to equip the student with the requisite knowledge and skills to enable him or her to contribute effectively to the national development effort. On the other hand, examination malpractice is any wrong doing before, during or after any examination. These examples are from the cambridge english corpus and from sources on the web. Defining electoral integrity and electoral malpractice. Waec 2004 in e zenwa 2008 r eports major situations of examination malpractice in. It can also be defined as cheating by students in their examination halls. Examination malpractice is a kind of conduct that violates the acceptable laid down rules and regulations of nigerias education system. Abpla board certified medical malpractice attorneys are among the best medical malpractice attorneys in the country.