Examination Malpractices And Preparation Of Students In Districts Schools Chuka District Kenya

ABSTRACT

Public examinations are an important feature of educational systems in many countries in

Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. Their importance derives largely from the fact

that examination performance forms the basis of important decisions about the educational

and vocational futures of students. In performing their discriminatory function,

examinations have acquired a legitimacy based on the view that the qualifications they

confer provide a fair indication of achievement and that the distribution of benefits on the

basis of such qualifications rewards merit.Recent research statistics has shown that cases of

examination maipractices in Kenya are expanding rapidly to the distraction of the society.

Kenyans cannot afford to complacent about it, thus their arise an immediate need to

conduct an investigation on the issue of rampant examination malpractice especially

among the students hence to establishing the impact in secondary schools.

The study adopted a Descriptive research design. This enhanced the researcher to obtain a

better understanding of the causes, problems and impact of examination maipractices in

secondary schools in Chuka district. The method chosen allowed a collection of

comprehensive and intensive data and provided an in-depth understanding of the topic

under study.This report provides suggestions for more effective practice in the field of

examinations and Prevention measures based on the lessons learned from practical

experience of others. It is designed for policy makers, planners and stakeholders who have

responsibilities in the area of education.