COMMON CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE

Subject : Security Education

Class : Primary 3

Term : Second Term

Week : Week 8

Topic

Common Criminal Behaviour Examination Malpractices

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, most of the pupils should have attained the following objectives

1. Explain the causes of Examination malpractices
2. Suggest ways by which Examination malpractices may be reduced in our schools
3. Write out the consequences of examination malpractices

LEARNING BEHAVIOUR : The pupils must have seen someone or some pupils that are involved in examination malpractices

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Wall charts
• Pictures
• Related online video
• Flash cards

CONTENT:.

What are Examination Malpractices?

Examination malpractices simply mean the use of illegal methods by students to pass examinations and acquire certifications.Examination malpractice include acts such as bringing of textbooks or written materials into examination hall for purpose of answering questions,others including writing of points on palms,spying other peoples work during examination ,dictation of answers by invigilator or fellow candidates etc,

Examination malpractice means cheating in a test. Like if you bring a book or a note in the exam room and use it to cheat or if you look at your friend’s paper during the exam or if the teacher or your friend tells you the answers. That is not right and it is not fair to other students. It is also against the rules and can get you in trouble. It’s always better to study and do your best on your own.

Causes of Examination Malpractices

1. laziness: Many students are very lazy to study yet they want to pass
2. love to pleasure; some student have no time to study but have time to watch television and browse the internet for things that are irrelevant to their studies
3. love of money : Many invigilator and examination officials collect bribe from candidates
4. Activities of corrupt school owners; some school owners and principals aid examination malpractice so that their school can be known for having good results and therefore have more population,
5. laziness and incompetence of teacher; some teachers are so lazy to teach their students,they have the habit of skipping lessons and telling stories during the lesson and a times if they go for lesson or teaching at all
6. Inadequate facilities in schools; Many schools do not have hall or laboratory that is big enough for examination purposes
7. Students are crammed into a small place which gives room for spying and exchange of textbooks in the examination
   parental influence; some parents hire other people to write examination for their children

EFFECTS OF EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE

1] Fall in standard of education: Examination malpractice undermines the integrity of the education system and leads to a decline in the quality of education. Students who cheat on exams may not have the knowledge or skills required to succeed in their chosen fields, leading to a decrease in the overall standard of education.

2] Increase in number of incompetent professionals: When students cheat on exams and pass despite not having the necessary knowledge or skills, they are likely to become incompetent professionals. This can have serious consequences for society, as these individuals may not be able to perform their jobs properly and can even put the public at risk.

3] Loss of confidence in public examinations: Examination malpractice erodes trust in the education system and the integrity of public examinations. When cheating is allowed to occur, it calls into question the validity of exam results and the value of qualifications earned through the examination system.

4] Increase in corruption: Examination malpractice can lead to a culture of corruption, as those who cheat may feel compelled to engage in other forms of corrupt behavior in order to maintain their position or advance their careers. This can have a damaging effect on society as a whole, as corruption undermines integrity and trust in institutions.

Evaluation

1. Which of the following is not an effect of examination malpractice? a) Fall in standard of education b) Increase in number of competent professionals c) Loss of confidence in public examinations d) Increase in honesty and integrity
2. Examination malpractice can lead to an increase in the number of: a) Skilled professionals b) Incompetent professionals c) Honest professionals d) Innovative professionals
3. Examination malpractice can lead to a decline in: a) Trust in the education system b) The quality of education c) The number of job opportunities d) The cost of education
4. Examination malpractice can erode the integrity of: a) Public examinations b) Private examinations c) Online examinations d) Oral examinations
5. Examination malpractice can lead to a culture of: a) Honesty and integrity b) Corruption c) Transparency d) Innovation
6. Cheating on exams can have serious consequences for: a) Society b) Individuals c) The economy d) All of the above
7. Examination malpractice can lead to a loss of: a) Trust in the education system b) Trust in the examination system c) Trust in the government d) Trust in the media
8. Examination malpractice can have a negative impact on: a) The economy as a whole b) The environment c) Political stability d) Public health
9. Examination malpractice can lead to: a) Reduced competition and meritocracy b) Increased competition and meritocracy c) No effect on competition and meritocracy d) Increased fairness and equity
10. Examination malpractice can result in: a) Reduced opportunities for students who do not cheat b) Increased opportunities for students who do cheat c) No effect on opportunities for students d) Increased fairness and equity for all students

SOLUTION TO EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE

1. Provision of more facilities in schools
2. Diligent and hardworking students should be rewarded
3. Stiff punishment for the offenders
4. Schools that perpetrate examination malpractice should be sanctioned and blacklisted
5. Examination bodies conducting external examinations should hire responsible and honest supervisors

Lesson Presentation

Introduction (10 minutes):

• Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever heard of examination malpractice or know of anyone who has cheated on an exam.
• Introduce the topic of examination malpractice and its effects on the education system and society as a whole.

Direct Instruction (20 minutes):

• Distribute the handout outlining the effects of examination malpractice to the students.
• Go over each effect in detail and provide examples of examination malpractice cases.

Guided Practice (15 minutes):

• Distribute the multi-choice questions and answers on the topic to the students.
• Have the students work in pairs or small groups to discuss the answers.
• Check for understanding and provide feedback as needed.

Independent Practice (15 minutes):

• Assign the students to research and present one real-life example of examination malpractice and its effects.

Closure (10 minutes):

• Review the main points covered in the lesson.
• Ask students to reflect on the importance of integrity and honesty in the education system.
• Encourage students to raise their voices and be part of the solution when they come across such malpractice in their own educational journey.

Assessment:

• Student participation in class discussions
• Completion of multi-choice questions
• Presentation of real-life example of examination malpractice and its effects.