Inclining Factors towards Examination Malpractice among Students in Takoradi Polytechnic, Ghana

Abstract

The study sought to examine thoroughly students’ perception of the inclining factors towards examination malpractice among Polytechnic students in Takoradi. The study employed the descriptive survey design. A total of 200 students from the School of Applied Arts were surveyed. A customized questionnaire on the inclining factors towards examination malpractice (IFTEMQ) was developed by the researchers to collect data. Three research questions were raised to guide the study. The study discovered that students who are the key players, alongside lecturers were the major causal elements in the incidence of sharp practices during examination. Gender and age were found to have a correlation with cheating in exams.

Keywords: Inclining Factors, Examination Malpractice, Polytechnic Students, Perception