ANALYSIS OF TECHNIQUES USED BY STUDENTS FOR UNFAIR MEANS IN THE EXAMINATIONS

Abstract

The study sought to explore and identify techniques of students for using
unfair means in the conventional examination and the possibilities to minimize
them in the examinations in Pakistan. The sample consisted of 280 teachers of
various institutions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The primary data were
collected through closed-ended interviews which were held with faculty
members of various departments of Sarhad University of Sciences and
Information Technology Peshawar, Swabi University Swabi, Abasyn
University Peshawar, Government Colleges of Peshawar, and Brain Degree
College Peshawar which were purposively selected. The data obtained were
analyzed and rendered meaningful with discussion and interpretation. It was
concluded that there is a chain effect of examination malpractices in our
educational system and the society, as a whole, which is a bad sign for the
present and future generations of Pakistan. The study recommended that strict
legal actions should be taken against those students who are using unfair
means in the examinations as well as against facilitators who are teachers,
supervisory staff or relatives of the candidates. Honest and punctual
invigilating staff with no political affiliation should be appointed for the
students’ internal and external evaluations