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 page Pages
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table of Content
List of tables
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Statement of problem
1.2 Purpose of Study
1.3 Research Questions
1.4 Research Hypothesis
1.5 Justification of the Study
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Scope of the Study
1.8 Limitations of the Study
1.9 Operational 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
2.3.1 Different faces of Examination Malpractices
2.3.2 Forms of Examination Malpractices
2.4 History of Examination Malpractices
2.5 Possible Causes of Examination Malpractices on Schools
2.6 Attitude of Secondary School Students Towards Examination Malpractices
2.7 Consequences of Examination Malpractices in Schools
2.8 Remedial Approaches to Malpractices in Secondary Schools
CHAPTER THREE
Research Methodology
3.0 Introduction
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Sample Size
3.3 Sampling Procedure
3.4 Instrumentation
3.5 Validity and Reliability of the Instrument
3.6 Method of Data Collection
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Presentation and Analysis of data
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Analysis of Questionnaire Based on respondents Personal Information
4.3 Analysis of Questionnaire Based on Research Questions and Hypotheses
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Summary of Findings, Conclusion and Recommendations
5.1 Summary of Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
References
Appendix
