Abstract:
Examination malpractice contravenes the rules and regulations set by examination bodies.
This research looks at the forms, the factors and key players in examination malpractices, as
well as the consequences and measures to combat this menace. Administering of
questionnaires using random sampling, and analysis of collected data were done. 90 out of the
96 sampled-staff in Accra Polytechnic responded. Results reveal that most of the leakages
came from candidate’s peers (66.7 %). The common forms of examination malpractice
included writings on items (100%) and on candidates’ bodies (83.3 %). From 2000 to 2011 the
various forms of examination malpractices increased, from 5 to 12. About 37 % of the
respondents had ever been involved in a malpractice; and 94.5 % confessed that examination
malpractice is bad. There was no correlation between the ages or gender and involvement in
examination malpractices. Adequate orientation to all stakeholders and on-time
implementation of approved sanctions to culprits, as well as the adaptation of the Competency
Based Teaching / Learning (CBT / L) are measures highly recommended to help address the
issues of examination malpractice.
