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Strategies used by students in cheating in examination: A case study of two primary schools in Calabar South
Authors
Eko Promise Ogban
Abstract
Examination malpractice is a growing concern in educational systems globally,
and its early manifestation in primary education has serious implications for
the future moral development of children. This study investigates the
strategies employed by primary school pupils in cheating during examinations,
using a structured non-participant observational technique. Conducted in two
public primary schools in Calabar South, the study observed 40 students across
two examination sessions. Results indicate a variety of cheating methods,
including whispering, use of concealed notes, sign language, and collusion with
peers. The findings reveal that environmental factors such as classroom layout
and teacher supervision play critical roles in enabling or deterring dishonest
behavior. The study recommends increased vigilance, moral instruction, and
institutional reforms to curtail the practice at an early stage. This research
contributes to the growing literature on examination malpractice at the
foundational level of education.
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Pages:64-66
How to cite this article:
Eko Promise Ogban "Strategies used by students in cheating in examination: A case study of two primary schools in Calabar South". International Journal of Advanced Education
, Vol 2, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 64-66
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