Effectiveness of Examination Handling and Distribution Procedures in Curbing Malpractices in Secondary Schools in Eastern Province, Kenya

Eunice Kagendo Njue, George M. Muthaa, Peter K. Muriungi

Department of Arts & Humanities, Chuka University, Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya.
Department of Education, Chuka University, Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya.
Principal Ikuu Girls High School, Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya.

DOI: 10.4236/ce.2014.58068                

Abstract

Examinations provide discriminatory criteria for individuals and evaluate whether educational goals are being achieved. To guarantee equity, fair evaluation must be devoid of all malpractices. The KNEC has put in place policies aimed at reducing cases of examination malpractices; however there has been a rise in reported cases of examination malpractices with the release of every examination results. The current study sought to determine the effectiveness of the examination handling and distribution procedures in addressing the examination malpractices. A sample size of 511 subjects was involved in the study. The study was conducted using descriptive survey research design. Reliability of instruments was determined using cronbach coefficient alpha method. The study established that the management of the examinations is dominated by the male gender. Handling and distribution of examinations was blamed for examinations malpractices. The researcher recommends training for all personnel involved in the management of the examinations.

Keywords

Examinations, Handling & Distribution, Malpractices

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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