Strategies for Curbing Examination Malpractice in Higher Institutions in Rivers State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigated strategies for curbing examination malpractice in Higher Institutions in Rivers State. The study adopted descriptive research design. Four research questions and four hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. An instrument designed by the researchers titled "Strategies for Curbing Examination Malpractice in Higher Institutions (SCEMHI)" was used in collecting data for the study. Mean score was used in answering the research questions while independent t-test was used in testing the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The result of the study showed that: strategies for curbing examination malpractice in higher institutions in Rivers State does not significantly differ based on gender, the length of service, rank, and faculty. This shows that efforts put into curbing examination malpractice in higher institutions are beginning to yield fruit, this will improve the standard of education at that level.