...17 Examination Malpractice in Nigerian Schools: An Obstacle to Progress in Socialization in School Environment: Causes, Effects and Remedy By OSBERT ESIKPONG ASINYA Department of English Cross River State College of Education, Akamkpa. Abstract This is a high level of interaction between the school and the society. There will be no school without the society and without the school, the society will not function well. It is the school that molds the society. The school helps to develop the society. It is through the school that the various aspects of culture are conserved and transmitted. Through the school, the society provides for itself, a formal system of education for satisfying the basic requirements for its existence. With all this, one expects the schools to be a very secured environment in which changes in behaviour can be facilitated. However, this is not always the case. Many obstacles have crept into the wheel of progress thereby making socialization to be impeded. In this paper, examination malpractice is looked at as a major social problem which constitutes an obstacle to progress in socialization in school environment. When examinations are set, rules or a code of conduct which candidates must adhere to while participating in that examination are provided for. Principally, a candidate is not allowed to engage in any activity that will make the essence of the evaluation to be defeated. He/she is not allowed to take any material considered to be of advantage...
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...of public examinations in our educational system. Each of these Panels advocated and justified the multiplication of the examinations bodies, and in particular, a separate body to perform the functions which NABTEB now performs. The process began with the findings of Justice Sogbetun Commission of Enquiry (1978), which was set up in response to public outcry on perceived inefficiency and unchecked leakages of public examinations. This was followed by the Angulu Commission, which was set up as a result of WAEC’s presentation to the House of Representative Committee on Education in 1981 in which WAEC advocated the setting up of other examination boards in Nigeria “to reduce the burden of WAEC”. The third was the Okoro Panel set up in 1989 to review the Angulu Report. The forth was the Professor Akin Osiyale’s Task Force set up in 1991 “to evolve a strategy to reduce the burden of WAEC and bring about greater efficiency in the conduct of public examinations”. The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) under Decree 70 of 1993, and other examinations bodies were thus established. Since its establishment, the findings of the Etsu Nupe Panel (1997), the Shonekan Vision 2010 (1997) Report, and the harmonized Report of the Etsu Nupe Panel and Vision 2010 reports have supported, directly and indirectly, NABTEB’s existence. The National...
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...WAEC 85/3 THE WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL APPLICATION FORM This Form should be completed carefully and returned as directed. POST APPLIED FOR PART 1: 1. PERSONAL PARTICULARS 2. Surname of Applicant (Dr/Mr/Mrs/Miss)………………………………………………………………………………………. (BLOCK LETTERS) Other Names:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Sex………………………. Age………………………. Date of Birth…………………………………………………………… 3. Place of Birth………………………Nationality…………………State of Origin (in case of Nigerians)………………………. 4. Present Address……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5. E-mail Address………………………………………………………………Tel. Nos……………………………………………………….. 6. Permanent Address………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7. Marital Status……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8. Number and Ages of Children: Son(s) …………………………………. Daughter(s) …………………………… 9. Are you bonded to serve any government or other employers? Yes/No…………………………………… If YES give details: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. PART II: DETAILS OF EDUCATION 10(a) Primary (State names of Institutions) From To ……………………………………………………………………………… …………… …………….. …………………………………………………………………………….. …………… ……………… …………………………………………………………………………….. …………… ………………. 1 (b) From To ……………………………………………………………………………. ……………. ……………….. ……………………………………………………………………………. ……………...
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...Continental J. Education Research 4 (3): 70 - 80, 2011 © Wilolud Journals, 2011 Printed in Nigeria ISSN: 2141 - 4265 http://www.wiloludjournal.com ADMISSION AS A FACTOR IN THE NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES’ MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS Babatunde Oyedeji Dept of Politics and International Relations, Lead City University, Ibadan ABSTRACT Admission is a necessary foundation building for joining a university institution for study or for scholarship. It is the climax to a string of academic activity starting from the cradle (of applicants) onto the matriculation watershed. Universities therefore take the task of admission of Students into their portals seriously insisting that as part of its basic academic freedom, the University Senate should provide and protect policies and processes for admission. Phillip G Altback described the central elements of academic life as ‘….. the admission of students, the curriculum, the criteria for the award of degrees, the selection of new members of the professoriate, and the basic direction of the academic work of the institution’1. This paper seeks to dissect the background and circumstances affecting and afflicting the admission process and its pivotal role in the business of tertiary education in Nigeria. It will attempt to draw connections as between admissions and variables such as the quality, quantity, stakeholder involvement, institutional effectiveness of the process and how it features as an instrument for higher quality higher education. KEYWORDS: University...
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...Primary education [edit] Primary education , Yoruba, and Igbo. Private schools would also offer Computer science, French, and Fine Arts. Primary school students are required to take a Common Entrance Examination to qualify for admission into the Federal and State Government Secondary schools, as well as private ones. The Universal Basic Education, UBE, came as a replacement for Nigeria’s Universal Primary Education scheme of the 6-3-3-4 system of primary education. The 9-3-4 system of education was designed in conformity with the MDGs and Education For All, EFA (Kayode, 2006). The UBE involves 6 years of Primary School education and 3 years of Junior Secondary School education, culminating in 9 years of uninterrupted schooling, and transition from one class to another is automatic but determined through continuous assessment. This scheme is monitored by the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, and has made it "free", "compulsory" and a right of every child.[1] Therefore, the UBEC law section 15 defines UBE as early childhood care and education. The law stipulates a 9-year formal schooling, adult literacy and non-formal education, skill acquisition programs and the education of special groups such as nomads and migrants, girl child and women, Al-majiri, street children and disabled people (Aderinoye, 2007). [2] Secondary education [edit] Students spend six years in Secondary School, that is 3 years of JSS (Junior Secondary School), and 3 years of SSS (Senior Secondary...
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...GENDER AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN ISOKO SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE AJOKPAEZI JULIET EBSU/2003/23214 RESEARCH PROJECT PRESENTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION FACULTY OF EDUCATION EBONYI STATE UNIVERSITY, ABAKALIKI OCTOBER, 2008. TITLE PAGE GENDER AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN ISOKO SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE AJOKPAEZI JULIET EBSU/2003/23214 RESEARCH PROJECT PRESENTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION (ENGLISH) EBONYI STATE UNIVERSITY IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE AWARD OF BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.E) DEGREE IN ENGLISH EDUCATION OCTOBER, 2008. APPROVAL PAGE This research project has been supervised and approved as meeting all the requirements of the department of Arts and Social Science Education, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. Dr. Ms. C Maduabuchi ----------------- Project supervisor Date Dr. Ms. C Maduabuchi ----------------- Head of Department Date Prof. S.O. Abonyi ----------------- Dean, Faculty of Education Date External Examiner ----------------- Date DEDICATION This project is dedicated to God Almighty in whose love and guidance I have been sailing through my academic years and to my parents, His Royal Highness Emaviwe first Ovie of...
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... CARRER OBJECTIVE: To work in a challenging environment that aims at obtaining the best from employees and consequently recognizes and rewards productivity. To work with existing staff and facilities, contributing the best of my ability and quota, so as to improve organizational objectives and achieve managerial goals and targets. PERSONAL DATA: Date of Birth: 1th January, 1989 Sex: Female Marital Status: Married Nationality: Nigerian State of Origin: Benue LGA: kwande LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English, tiv, hausa language EDUCATION QUALIFICATION WITH DATES BSc. Economics Benue state university Second class Honors 2009-2013 West Examination Council (WAEC) 2001-2007 First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) 1992-1999 PERSONAL PROFILE: * Self -motivated and target oriented * Ability to work effectively in a team * Integrity and honesty * Good interpersonal skills ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION: * Community health extension workers (CHEW) School of health technology Makurdi: (Benue state) * Certificate of excellence in human resources and skills acquisition By Horebson Resources L.T.D * Certificate of proficiency in corporate ethics skills, Entrepreneurship skills, net-preneurship, human relations skills and job awareness...
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...The Effect Of Socio-Economic Background On Academic Performance Of Secondary School Biology Students (A Case Study Of Enugu North LGA) TABLE OF CONTENT Title page ……………………………………………………………. i Approval Page………………………………………………………….ii Certification……………………………………………………………iii Table of Content ……………………………………………………….iv List of tables…………………………………………………………….v Dedication………………………………………………………………vi Acknowledgement………………………………………………………vii Abstract…………………………………………………………………Viii CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study………………………………………………..1 Statement of the problems………………………………………………7 Purpose of the study ……………………………………………………7 Significant of the study………………………………………………… 8 Research Questions ……………………………………………………. 9 CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW Factors that affect academic performance……………………………...10 Nature and important of Biology……………………………………….15 Concept of socio- Economic status…………………………………….16 Summary of reviewed literature……………………………… ……….19 CHAPTER THREE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Research Design…………………………………………………………21 Area of the Study……………………………………………………….22 Population of Study……………………………………………………..22 Sample and Sampling Techniques……………………………………....22 Instrument for Data Collection………………………………………….22 Method of Data Collection……………………………………………...23 Method of Data Analysis………………………………………………..23 Validity of Instrument…………………………………………………..23 Reliability of Instrument………………………………………………..24 CHAPTER FOUR Data presentation and Analysis…………………………………………25 Research Question 1……………………………………………………25...
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...American-Eurasian Journal of Scientific Research 3 (1): 7-14, 2008 ISSN 1818-6785 © IDOSI Publications, 2008 The Influence of Class-Size on the Quality of Output in Secondary Schools in Ekiti State, Nigeria T.O. Adeyemi Department of Educational Foundations & Management, University of Ado-Ekiti, P. M. B. 5363, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria Abstract: This paper examined the influence of class-size on the quality of output in secondary schools in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The population of the study comprised all the 141 secondary schools that presented students for the year 2003 SSC examinations in the State. A sample of 120 schools was selected through stratified random sampling technique. Data were collected through an inventory and were analysed with the use of chi square test, correlation analysis and t- test. Semi-structured interview was conducted with selected principals and education officers. Their responses were analysed through the content analysis technique. The findings revealed that schools having an average class-size of 35 and below obtained better results in the Senior Secondary Certificate (SSC) examinations than schools having more than 35 students per class. The mean scores were higher in schools having an average class-size of 35 and below. The interviewees’ responses supported the findings as they supported small class-sizes in schools. It was therefore recommended that Government should provide more classrooms in all secondary schools in the State to cater for small class-sizes...
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...ABODERIN FIYINFOLUWA. NO 50 MCGRATH ROAD STRATFORD E15 4SR. PHONE NUMBER: 07448202644. EMAIL:fiyinfoluwaabode19@yahoo.co.uk Date of birth: 26th October 1997. Nationality: Nigerian. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS. 2014-2016 NEWVIC SIXTH FORM COLLEGE. A-levels: English literature, Government and politics and History. Predicted grades: Literature-C Politics-C History-C 2010-2014 ANLICAN SECONDARY SCHOOL. My result, is from Nigeria and the Examination Board is WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATION COUNCIL(WAEC) which is Equivalent to GCSE. Mathematics- C6 English language – C6 Computer Science – B Government – B Civic Education – A English literature – C5 Agricultural Science – C5 Christian Religious Knowledge – C5 WORK EXPERIENCE. 2010-2012 KING-DAVID SHOPPING COMPLEX Name of Employer: Mr Makinde. Location: 7up Road, Nigeria. Position: shop keeper. I was required to sell products Skills acquired: Good Communication skills, Punctuality, Meeting deadlines. INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES: I am a very independent person, who likes to work in a good and convenient atmosphere. I also love partaking in various activities both in school and outside school, Example of activities...
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...European Journal of Educational Studies 3(3), 2011 European Journal of Educational Studies 3(3), 2011 © 2011 Ozean Publication IMPACT OF FAMILY TYPE ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA AKOMOLAFE, M. JUDE*and OLORUNFEMI-OLABISI, F. ABIOLA. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria *E-mail address for correspondence: judolak@yahoo.co.uk _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Abstract: This study investigated the impact of family type on secondary school students’ academic performance. Three hundred (Male = 156; Female = 144) senior secondary school students were randomly chosen as the sample of the study. Their age ranged between 13 years and 20.5 years with mean age of 14.7 years. Proportionate stratified random sampling technique was adopted. The demographic questionnaire was used to collect respondents’ bio-data while their promotion examination results were used as a measure of academic performance. Three hypotheses were raised and tested at 0.05 level of significance. Analysis of Variance and t-test Analysis were used to analyse the data. The results showed that family type significantly influenced academic performance of secondary school students. On the bases of the findings, it is suggested that parents should be given adequate training on how best they can assist their children to attain maximum success irrespective of their family type. Key Words:...
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...Get Instant Access to PDF Read Books Cases In Financial Management Brigham Solutions at our eBook Document Library Cases In Financial Management Brigham Solutions PDF Download Cases In Financial Management Brigham Solutions.PDF Getting the screenshots prepared is a good approach that might time savings. But having screenshots already prepared in addition to callouts, explanations, and annotations is an excellent approach which you will save much longer. More than likely, you've all that stuff prepared inside your cases in financial management brigham solutions but it's not very polite to deal to the person: "Read that fantastic manual". User may do not know the location where the manual is on the PC as well as on what page is the looked-for solution located. On the other hand, you may also have zero time and energy to manually cut particular pages with screenshots and related instructions from your manual also to attach them to each support message. Consider virtually any kind of services or products is now purchased or enlisted online, getting repair manuals is effortless. With many suppliers, immediate accessibility to manuals is done possible since they will be stored and ready for download in Portable Document Format (PDF). And unlike traditional printed service manuals that may be easily lost or damaged over time, these cases in financial management brigham solutions might be safely held in your pc for future repairs. This is really going to save you...
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...CURRICULUM VITAE ANYIDOHO RAPHAEL FOSTER, B.Sc. (Physics). MBA (IT Management), ITILv3, ECSS, PRINCE2 (Foundation) & MEMBER ISACA | | |permanent addrss : P.O.Box MD 287 madina, accra ghana | |Phone +233-020-2019870/027-7451537/024-2770807/026-2770807 | |E-MAIL RANYIDOHO@AGRICBANK.COM, RFANYIDOHO@YAHOO.COM | Date of Birth: 24TH June 1971 Nationality: Ghanaian Gender: Male Marital Status: Married Summary of Work Experience • Experience in LAN/WAN Design, Installation and Implementation. • Conversant With Windows NT/Unix Systems Administration • Experience In Windows 2000/2003 Systems Administration • Good Working Knowledge In TCP/IP • Experience In Configuring And Installing Electronic Mailing System • Experience In Microsoft Exchange Server 2000/Microsoft Outlook 2000 and Outlook 2003 • Experience In Configuring And Installing Intel/Alpha Based Servers • Experience in providing Technical support to the following software’s;...
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...Library Philosophy and Practice 2008 ISSN 1522-0222 Importance of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Making a Heathy Information Society: A Case Study of Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria Monday Obaidjevwe Ogbomo Esoswo Francisca Ogbomo Department of Library and Information Science Delta State University Abraka, Nigeria Introduction There is widespread research interest in information and communication technologies (ICTs). According to Crede & Mansell (1998), ICTs are crucially important for sustainable development in developing countries. Thioune (2003) notes that for the past two decades most developed countries have witnessed significant changes that can be traced to ICTs. These multi-dimensional changes have been observed in almost all aspects of life: economics, education, communication, and travel. In a technologydriven society, getting information quickly is important for both sender and receiver. ICTs have made it possible to quickly find and distribute information. Thoiune (2003) indicates that many initiatives have taken at the international level to support Africa's efforts to develop a communication infrastructure and. These efforts are designed to enable African countries, including Nigeria, to find faster ways to achieve durable and sustainable development. Helmut (1998), cited by Akpore (1999), states that of the technological changes that have influenced our lives in recent years, information technology (IT) has...
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...education we attain to be able to be independent and carry out our responsibilities to be able to gain a reputable position in life and have a good standard of living. With education, a lot of things can be achieved in life and respect is attached to those who are educated. In a place like Nigeria, education is very important so also to other countries like the United State of America .It is this form of education that has made countries developed than other countries. There are similarities in university education in Nigeria and the United States such as writing an exam before the entry to a college or university there are administered entrance exam to be taken. ACT exam is written in the United State while in Nigeria we take the WAEC exam and the unified test which is called jamb (joint matriculation board).Another similarity is that the educational sector for the tertiary system is usually 4-7years, depending on the major or course. Also, the tertiary sector as a whole offers opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, vocational and technical education. In both countries, the tertiary sector have the same primary objective of educating students and bringing out the best in them. However there are lot of differences in the university education in both countries and these differences are relatively wide in terms of comparing the lack of skill man power, non-availability of facilities and equipment, there is no flexibility of choosing your professors, non-availability...
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