Prospective Chemistry Teachers Perception of Factors Influencing Computer-Based Test (CBT) Examination in Anambra State Colleges of Education

Abstract

The study investigated using descriptive survey design, prospective chemistry teachers' perception of factors influencing computer-based testing (CBT) examinations in Colleges of Education in Anambra State. The population as well as the sample comprised of 183 degree chemistry student-teachers from Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe and Federal College of Education (T) Umunze, in Anambra State. No sampling was done, all the student-teachers in the two schools were used, since, the population is considerably adequate. A validated CBT questionnaire known as Prospective Chemistry Teachers Perception of Factors Influencing CBT Examination (PCTPFICBTE) with reliability index of 0.78 using Cronbach alpha was administered to collect data from the respondents. The study was guided by three research questions, and one hypothesis which was tested using z-test at 0.05 significant level. Data were analysed using mean and standard deviations. Findings revealed that the perception of prospective chemistry teachers of factors influencing CBT examinations were high. They perceived that all the listed factors influence CBT examination, power failure and server break-down among others were found to be the major difficulties facing the teacher trainees in using CBT in both schools. It was also found that the prospective chemistry teachers do not differ in their perception of factors influencing CBT examinations. The study recommended among others the need for school administrators to find lasting solutions to the difficulties facing their use of CBT facilities through concerted efforts. Also prospective chemistry teachers should be sensitized and provided with conducive learning ICT environment since change is inevitable in every organization.