Exploring Language-Based Techniques for Mitigating the Alarming Rate of Examination Malpractice in Primary Schools in South- eastern Nigeria

Abstract

The study explores language – based techniques for mitigating the alarming rate of examination malpractice in primary schools in the South - eastern region of Nigeria. It provides evidence about the effects examination malpractice has on primary education in the south - east using Anambra and Imo states as case studies. The study carries out this research using the descriptive survey design, interviews and a validate questionnaire titled “Measures for Mitigating Examination Malpractice in Primary Schools” (MMEMPS) which are developed in line with the research questions, and use to elicit information from the categories of the population. (teachers and pupils in these states). The statistical model of ascertaining measures, a combination of multi variant regression methods and statistical inference are used in analyzing data generated from the study. The result of the findings are generalized to the entire south east. The study recommends amongst others that Stylometry should be used to analyze styles to identify inconsistencies, which can indicate cheating.