ABSTRACT
This research was carried out to investigate examination malpractice among secondary school students in Oshodi/Isolo Local Government area in Lagos State. The project examines the attitude and perception of students and teachers towards examination malpractice in secondary schools. In this research work, a sample of one hundred (100) respondents was collected using purposive sampling techniques from four secondary schools in Oshodi/Isolo Local Government. The research instrument used for the study was the teachers and students 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 using likert scale. At the end of the analysis the study revealed the major reasons for examination malpractice which include parental pressure for good grades, peer group influence, inadequate preparation, and so on. The study further recommends that, good remuneration, re-orientation of teachers and parent, should be emphasized.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title pagePages
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table of Content
List of tables
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Statement of problem
1.2Purpose of Study
1.3Research Questions
1.4Research Hypothesis
1.5Justification of the Study
1.6Significance of the Study
1.7Scope of the Study
1.8Limitations of the Study
1.9Operational Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature review
2.1 Preamble
2.2 The Concept of Examination and Examination malpractice
2.3 Definition of Examination Malpractice
2.3.1Different faces of Examination Malpractices
2.3.2 Forms of Examination Malpractices
2.4History of Examination Malpractices
2.5Possible Causes of Examination Malpractices on Schools
2.6Attitude of Secondary School Students Towards Examination Malpractices
2.7Consequences of Examination Malpractices in Schools
2.8Remedial Approaches to Malpractices in Secondary Schools
CHAPTER THREE
Research Methodology
3.0Introduction
3.1Research Design
3.2Sample Size
3.3Sampling Procedure
3.4Instrumentation
3.5Validity and Reliability of the Instrument
3.6Method of Data Collection
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0Presentation and Analysis of data
4.1Introduction
4.2Analysis of Questionnaire Based on respondents Personal Information
4.3Analysis of Questionnaire Based on Research Questions and Hypotheses
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0Summary of Findings, Conclusion and Recommendations
5.1Summary of Findings
5.2Conclusion
5.3Recommendation
References
Appendix