EXAMINATION MALPRACTICES IN NIGERIA SECONDARYSCHOOLS: CAUSES, EFFECTS AND WAY FORWARD

Abstract

The standard of Nigerian secondary education is in a state of incredibility and this has led to the non-authenticity of certificates issued to the school leavers at the secondary level over decades. This study examines the examination malpractices with focus on secondary education in line with Nigeria current situation. The theoretical research methodology was adopted through the uses of secondary data. Also, primary data was collected though interview methods. A total of 500 respondents were selected through simple random sampling techniques and interviewed within Ibadan Metropolis for this study. The findings of the study established that the stakeholders of education are the main sources behind this problem. It was discovered that there is poor orientation in our secondary schools and that the mass media are doing little to orientate the public and the effects of examination malpractices. It was recommended that government should provide adequate educational facilities especially well furnished spacious classrooms and examination halls) to our public secondary schools and proper orientation through the school’s counselling units and public mass media. Also, good foundation of self discipline should be provided at home by the parents. With all these, the target national educational objectives would be achieved in our secondary schools in Nigeria.