Examination Malpractices – Causes, Effects, and Solutions Security Education
Common Criminal Behaviour: Examination Malpractices
Subject: Security Education
Class: Primary 3
Term: Second Term
Week: 8
Age: 7 – 8 years
Topic: Common Criminal Behaviour – Examination Malpractices
Sub-topic: Causes, Effects, and Solutions to Examination Malpractice
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain the meaning of examination malpractice.
- List different forms of examination malpractice.
- Identify the causes of examination malpractice.
- State the effects of examination malpractice.
- Suggest ways to prevent examination malpractice in schools.
Keywords
- Examination – A test to check what someone has learned.
- Malpractice – Doing something wrong or illegal.
- Cheating – Getting unfair help to pass a test.
- Integrity – Being honest and doing the right thing.
- Punishment – A consequence for doing something wrong.
Set Induction (Introduction)
- The teacher asks the pupils if they have ever seen or heard of someone cheating in an exam.
- The teacher discusses how cheating is unfair and can have serious consequences.
- The teacher explains that today’s lesson will focus on examination malpractice, its causes, effects, and ways to stop it.
Entry Behaviour
- Pupils have written class tests and exams before.
- Some pupils may have seen classmates cheat during exams.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Wall charts showing different types of examination malpractice.
- Flashcards with examples of exam malpractice.
- Pictures showing the effects of cheating in exams.
- Videos of students discussing the dangers of examination malpractice.
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge
- Pupils have written tests before and know the importance of studying.
- Pupils understand that copying from a friend’s book is wrong.
Embedded Core Skills
- Critical Thinking – Understanding why examination malpractice is wrong.
- Communication – Discussing ways to prevent malpractice.
- Ethics & Integrity – Learning honesty and fairness in exams.
Reference Books
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary Schools.
- Basic Security Education Textbook for Primary 3.
- Approved Civic Education Textbooks.
Instructional Materials
- Flashcards with examples of cheating.
- Chart showing the effects of exam malpractice.
- Videos on examination malpractice.
Content
What is Examination Malpractice?
Examination malpractice means using illegal ways to pass a test or exam. It is cheating during an exam instead of studying and preparing.
Examples of Examination Malpractice
- Copying from a friend’s paper during an exam.
- Writing answers on the palm or paper and bringing it into the exam hall.
- Using mobile phones or books in an exam hall.
- Teachers or invigilators giving students answers during an exam.
- Paying someone to write an exam for another student.
Causes of Examination Malpractice
- Laziness – Some students do not want to study but want to pass.
- Peer Pressure – Friends may encourage cheating.
- Fear of Failure – Some students cheat because they are afraid of failing.
- Poor Teaching – Some teachers do not teach well, making students unprepared.
- Parental Influence – Some parents support cheating by paying for special help.
Effects of Examination Malpractice
- Poor Education – Cheating leads to students who do not know anything.
- Incompetent Workers – If students cheat, they will not have the skills needed for jobs.
- Corruption – If people cheat in school, they may cheat at work.
- Loss of Trust in Exams – If many students cheat, exams will not be trusted.
- Punishment – Students caught cheating may be expelled from school.
Solutions to Examination Malpractice
- Hardworking Students Should Be Rewarded – Schools should praise honest students.
- Strict Punishment for Cheaters – Students who cheat should face penalties.
- Good Teaching – Teachers should explain lessons well to help students understand.
- Parental Support – Parents should encourage their children to study.
- Better Examination Monitoring – Schools should have honest invigilators.
Evaluation
Fill in the blank questions (Choose the correct option)
- Examination malpractice means ______ during an exam.
a) Studying
b) Cheating
c) Writing fast
d) Playing - Copying from a friend’s paper is an example of ______.
a) Hard work
b) Examination malpractice
c) Good behavior
d) Studying - A person who cheats in exams may become ______ at work.
a) A good worker
b) Incompetent
c) Honest
d) Successful - One way to stop examination malpractice is to ______.
a) Give prizes to students who cheat
b) Punish those who cheat
c) Ignore cheating
d) Help students cheat - Cheating in exams makes students ______ in the future.
a) Hardworking
b) Skillful
c) Lazy and incompetent
d) Honest
(Continue up to question 15 following the same format)
Class Activity Discussion (FAQs and Answers)
- What is examination malpractice?
- It is cheating during exams to get answers.
- Is copying from a friend during an exam wrong?
- Yes, it is a form of examination malpractice.
- Why do students cheat in exams?
- Some are lazy, afraid of failure, or influenced by friends.
- What happens to students who cheat in exams?
- They may be punished or expelled from school.
- How can we stop examination malpractice?
- By studying, punishing cheaters, and ensuring fair exams.
(Continue up to question 15)
Lesson Presentation
Step 1: Revising the Previous Lesson
- The teacher reminds students about the last lesson.
Step 2: Introducing the New Topic
- The teacher explains that today’s topic is about examination malpractice and its dangers.
Step 3: Pupils’ Contributions
- The teacher asks pupils to share their thoughts on cheating.
Step 4: Teacher’s Activities
- The teacher explains the meaning, causes, effects, and solutions of examination malpractice.
- The teacher shows pictures and flashcards.
Step 5: Learners’ Activities
- Pupils listen, ask questions, and participate in discussions.
Evaluation Questions (Short Answer)
- What is examination malpractice?
- Give three examples of cheating in exams.
- Why do students cheat in exams?
- What happens when a student is caught cheating?
- How can examination malpractice affect jobs in the future?
- What is the best way to pass an exam?
- Give one way to stop examination malpractice.
- What is the role of teachers in preventing malpractice?
- Name one effect of cheating in exams.
- What should parents do to help their children pass exams?
Conclusion
- The teacher summarizes the lesson.
- The teacher encourages pupils to be honest in their studies.
- The teacher marks and provides feedback.