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. 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. The phenomenon of examination malpractice semantic scholar. Medical malpractice is a specific subset of tort law that deals with professional negligence. Malpractice refers to negligence or misconduct by a professional person, such as a lawyer, a doctor, a dentist, or an accountant. Malpractice definition of malpractice by the free dictionary. Abpla board certified medical malpractice attorneys are among the best medical malpractice attorneys in the country. It can also be defined as cheating by students in their examination halls. Curbing examination malpractices in west african senior school certificate examinations in nigeria. First, to achieve the purpose for which it is designed and second, to be a reliable consistent means of measurement wilayat 2009. Malpractice definition of malpractice by merriamwebster. 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. 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.
Examination malpractice is defined as a deliberate wrong doing con. There are different forms of examination malpractice. This term paper has been revised to up date the material in accordance. It is illegal and can be perpetrated by a single individual or groups. Assessing the impact of examination malpractices on the. 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.
Malpractice therefore introduces equities into the examination system. Examination malpractice is the current problem of the educational system. 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. It affects not only students or teachers but the system in general. 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. In this article, we will take a closer look at examination malpractice causes, effects, and solutions for it. When however, irregularity or examination malpractice occurs, then the validity and resulting outcome is. 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. D niger delta university, educational foundations department wilberforce island, bayelsa state abstract. Students and staff perceptions on examination malpractice. 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. Definition of examination malpractice examination malpractice can simply be defined as academic dishonesty or academic fraud. The failure to meet a standard of care or standard of conduct that is recognized by a profession reaches the.
An exam or examination is an official test that shows your knowledge or ability in a particular subject. Examination is more formal and is used mainly in written english. Each board certified attorney must meet and exceed rigorous standards through experience, ethics, education, examination and excellence in professional liability law. Abstract examination occupies a very strategic position in our lives both in education and in industries. English language learners definition of examination. The main purpose of examination is for certification of achievement, selection for educationa. Although one may not be able to rule out examination malpractice in the past. 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. 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 has grave consequences on the individuals and institutions of learning, communities and the country at large. Examination has been generally accepted as the best means of. Definitions of malpractice and maladministration 3. 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 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. Since the 1970s, medical malpractice has been a controversial social issue. It has very serious economic, political and social consequences. Examination malpractice is a social evil that can damage society to the extent of possibly leading to a failed state. The breach by a member of a profession of either a standard of care or a standard of conduct. Examination malpractice has become an epidemic in the nations educational system. 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. Examination definition is the act or process of examining. The aim of this study therefore is to assess the prevalence, causes, and consequences of examination malpractice on the measurement of. In fact, both of these notions can be used interchangeably. On the other hand, examination malpractice is any wrong doing before, during or after any examination. 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.
Examination malpractice is a kind of conduct that violates the acceptable laid down rules and regulations of nigerias education system. Examination malpractice has been defined variously by many authors. 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. Teachers and counsellors rely on them for a comprehensive evaluation of their students and clients. Dictionary grammar blog school scrabble thesaurus translator quiz more resources more from collins. What makes students engage in examination malpractice as if there is no other option. Examination malpractice is any form of deliberate cheating on examinations which provides one or more candidates with an unfair advantage or disadvantage.
This research study was carried out to investigate the cause of examination malpractice in nigeria schools. Examination definition and meaning collins english dictionary. 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. Examination malpractice is an act or irregular manner of testing candidates which contravenes the rules and conventions guiding the conduct of examinations. It is a reflection of the moral decadence of our country where we have. Perceived causes and methods of examination malpractice in the. 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. There is a general worry about the poor quality of education in nigeria. For example, perceived studentrelated causes include laziness to work hard.
These examples are from the cambridge english corpus and from sources on the web. This can depend greatly on the nature of the exam, the examining body and what constitutes malpractice. It has been with us in nigeria for a long time and has now almost assumed an epidemic influence. A perception of examination malpractice and pupils. Apr 15, 2014 examination malpractice is a social evil that can damage society to the extent of possibly leading to a failed state. Examination malpractice is a cankerworm that is posing a serious problem in the nigerian educational system. 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.
Menace of examination malpractice in nigerian educational. Examination definition of examination by merriamwebster. Causes of examination malpractice in nigeria schools 34 issn 20546351 print, issn 2054636x online omemu, felix ph. Bamigbala modibbo adama university of technology, nigeria 2o. Examination malpractice is a cankerworm that portends grave dangers for the nation.
The phenomenon increases in number, scope, and complexity. A definition of electoral integrity is outlined on the basis of democratic theory. But, in nigeria, a negative phenomenon can be observed, which constantly affects the educational system in general. Pdf examination malpractice among nigerian university students. Students perception of causes and effects of examination. The oxford advanced learners dictionary 2000 defined exam as spoken or practical test at school or college especially an important. Education serves as a prime instrument in the development of nigeria but the issue of malpractice has led to the problem of this system. 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. Perceived causes and methods of examination malpractice in. Plagiarism stealing or passing ideas or words of another as ones own. Examination definition and meaning collins english. 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.
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. 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. Trends in examination malpractice in nigerian educational. The findings of the study indicated various causes and methods of examination malpractice. Examination malpractice has eaten deep into the nigeria education. The aim of the study is assessing the magnitude of the problem of extortion. Medical malpractice legal definition of medical malpractice. Scholarship and research it is amidst these contents that examination malpractice has been found to be a challenge to the.
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. Malpractice meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Mr mutondo disclosed that police have since opened a docket and launched investigations into the matter to establish the source of the examination. Examination malpractice is commonly defined as deliberate wrongdoing contrary to official. It was discovered that the students lack the appetite for studying but rather want to pass their exams by all means.
Dismissal, termination, loss of position, and lack of selfconfidence are effects and have caused a lot of embarrassment and suffering to. Examination malpractice causes, effects and solutions in. You must verify the identity of a learner before they take an examination. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the cambridge dictionary editors or of cambridge university press or its licensors. Examination malpractice is the illegal action that students take during their examinations. Dangers and consequences of examination malpractice. 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.
An overview of examination malpractices in nigeria. 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. The phenomenon of examination malpractice university staff profiles. Examination malpractice is not a new phenomenon in nigeria. Examination definition of examination by the free dictionary. 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. This study seeks to assess the pattern of examination malpractice in higher institutions in nigeria, their. 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. Study of related literature made this research accurate. Study on extortion racketeering the need for an instrument.
It also examined examination malpractice with reference to its meaning, causes, its dimension, dangers as well as ways of managing and. Preventing exam malpractices with effective monitoring. Examination malpractices, school, nigeria, education. Defining electoral integrity and electoral malpractice. An examination is a formal test that you take to show your knowledge or ability in a.
An introduction to medical malpractice in the united states. Again, examination malpractice is commonly defined as a deliberate wrong doing contrary to. It gives the student a firm understanding of basic effect of malpractice. 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 also known as cheating is the illegal action that students take during their examinations to try to. This paper focuses on examination malpractices in educational institutions with.
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