Scope of the Study
The research work focuses
on the examination malpractices strategies and students academic
performance in senior secondary schools in Ilorin West Local Government
Area Kwara State. This research work covers all public senior secondary
schools in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State. However
only ten (10) senior secondary schools will be randomly selected and
used as a case study. Also, the study will be delimited to the use of
well structured questionnaire to elicit relevant information from the
sample respondents while the information gathered would be subjected
both descriptive and inferential statistics.
Operational Definition of Term
Influence: To have an effect on a particular situation and the way that is develop
Malpractices:This refers to careless, wrong or illegal behaviour during examination.
Examination:
A formal written, spoken or practical test, especially at school or
college, to see how much you know about a subject or what you can do.
Misconduct:
This refers to careless, wrong or illegal behaviour while in an
examination. Effect: This refers to the consequence or influence or
exerted as a result of examination malpractice.
Cheat: To trick or deceive somebody, especially when they trust you.
Causes: This refers to various factor which prompt students to in examination malpractice.
Ethics: This refers to moral principles that control or influence a person’s behaviour.
Strategies:This refers to various forms or techniques in which students engage in examination malpractice.