Title: Menace Of Examination Malpractices: Private Vs Public Secondary Schools And The Deteriorating Standard Of The Public Schools In Nigeria
Authors: Patience Anthoinette Ofuonyebuzor, Dr. Gladys N. Obimgba
Volume: 9
Issue: 4
Pages: 72-76
Publication Date: 2025/04/28
Abstract:
This paper examined the menace of examination malpractices: private VS public secondary schools and the deteriorating standard of the public secondary schools in Nigeria. The paper discussed the influence of school administrators, teachers, parents, government agents and students on examination malpractices in Nigeria. The causes and effects of examination malpractices on the academic performance of students and the society were highlighted. The paper further discussed the factors that influence examination malpractices in secondary schools. The measures to curbing examination malpractices in secondary schools were also discussed.