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The devil is in the detail.
Examination malpractice is defined as any deliberate act, cheating or wrong doing that goes contrary to the rules of examinations.
In most cases students engage in examination malpractices due to poor study habits, anxiety and panic, low academic ability among others.
Forms of Examination Malpractice.
Smuggling of foreign materials: this refers to the introduction of unauthorized foreign materials in to the exam hall.
Collusion: Collusion involves the passing of information between candidates without authorization with intention of seeking or sharing answers.
Coping: This act of stealing answers from another candidate with or without permission or consent is the most popular form of examination malpractice.
Effects of Examination Malpractices.
Examination malpractices deprive students of the opportunity to truly learn and understand the context of the subject taught.
Engaging in malpractice undermines the validity and reliability of assessment results.
Solutions To Curb Examination Malpractices.
Organizing Seminars: Government and school administrations should constantly organize seminars and workshops to educate students, lecturers and teachers on the consequences of examination malpractices.
More law enforcement agents should be assigned to public examination sectors to assist in the eradication of examination malpractice.
Students should be made to authenticate the certificate they possess by attending oral and written interviews.
Abbeyquaye Tetteh/ Pinkfm News Editor.
