ANALYSIS OF CAUSES OF EXAMINATION MALPRACTICES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE BANADIR REGION OF SOMALIA

This research was carried out to investigate examination malpractice among secondary school students in the Banadir region of Somalia. The quality of the examinations administered is critical since it is the crucial aspect that ensures the educational quality of any given education system. Quality education is determined by the whole examination process, including examination settings, printing examination papers, organizing the examination hall, and vigilance in supervision.

The project highlights the causes of examination malpractice among secondary school students, the effects and causes of examination malpractice, and suggests possible solutions to this crisis in secondary schools. A total of 20 teachers and 100 students were interviewed, and questionnaires were used to collect data from four secondary schools in Somalia.

At the end of the analysis, the study revealed various forms of examination malpractices such as students copying from each other, exchanging examination materials, using mobile phones and other electronics, and conniving with teachers during examination time. Examination malpractices were associated with a lack of students' preparation for the examination, inadequate professionalism on the part of the teachers, and a lack of vigilance by the supervisor during examination time.

The researcher suggests that this dreadful situation in secondary schools could be reversed if examination guidance and counselling were provided to students termly prior to examinations, and a refresher course on effective examination management was organized for teachers.