Examination system across the world

examination and cheating

1. EXAMINATION SYSTEM ACROSS THE WORLD by Tasneem SaifuddiN

2. What is an examination? Examination is an instrument used to verify both how well a candidate have learnt and how well the teacher has delivered . Examinations , tests, assessments—whatever the nomenclature, it’s hard to imagine schooling without them. Testing or Examination is the most popular method of quantifying individuals’ knowledge, often with the intention of objectively measuring aptitude and ability.

3. RITUALS OF EXAMINATION Test-taking or examination is a dreaded experience that the country’s kids and young adults share with their counterparts across the globe. The ritual at its core doesn’t vary much: Students sit at a table or a computer desk (or sometimes on the floor), pencil and/or mouse in hand, the clock ticking away mercilessly ..

4.   T esting—from pre-exam anxiety to post-exam euphoria—is something that oddly enough, seems to unite us all. National Cadet Examination in Allahabad Advanced placement test in Africa

5. Pakistani religious students sit on the floor to give Annual exams End Year examination in A fghan Village

6. Mathematics exams in South East London Computer designed exam in Oxon Hill, Maryland

7. EXAMINATION MAL PRACTICE What is examination mal practice? Malpractice is defined as any deliberate act of wrong doing, contrary to the rules of examinations designed to give a candidate an unfair advantage or able frequently , to place a candidate at a disadvantage. Malpractice therefore introduces equities  into  the examination system .  In some examinations,  the level  of malpractice is so  highthat  it seriously undermines  th  credibility of  the examination system .

8. FORMS OF EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE Leakage: This  means that the content of examination or part of it  is disclosed prior to taking the examination.  Impersonation: An individual who is not registered as a candidate takes the place of one that is registered. Usually this involves collusion between  the chief  examiner and the examination supervisor. External Assistance: Individuals  who are not examination  candidates giving  unauthorized assistance to candidates. Usually this  involves invigilators (exam room supervisors ) helping students to solve the papers by different means

9. Smuggling of foreign materials: This is perhaps the most common form of malpractice. It relates to the introduction of unauthorized materials (e.g. note books, crib notes, charts and answers) into the examination hall.  Copying: Reproduction  of another candidate work with or without  permissions Collusion: Unauthorized passing of information between candidates usually by exchanging notes or scripts. Usually involves only the candidate but can be facilitated by inadequate spacing between desks and laxed supervision.

10. Intimidation: Examinations official including supervisors and makers of  papers are physically threatened.  Improper Assignment: Deliberate placing of candidate in centers under the supervising of corrupt officials.  Makers Malpractice: Deliberate alteration of marks designed to inflate or deflate a candidate’s original mark.

11. CAUSES OF EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE High Stakes of Examinations: Success  in an examination can have profound, immediate and long term  impact  on a candidates life . Teacher and School Status: In many instance, teachers and school reputations depends on the success of students in public examinations, this is particularly true where official or unofficial school position in external examinations are published. Personality Disposition: Some students are more prone to cheating than others, because they are either lazy or dubious.-

12. External stress : The desire of parents and family to get at all cost to get their children the required credits . Inadequacies of the Teaching methodology & Examinations: Where the standard aimed at is too high or obscure, teachers and students may lose confidence in their abilities to master the material. In such instance, students may resort to smuggling materials such as textbooks and notes in the examinations room.

13. Would education without exams better for students??

14. / How world is bringing Quality education without pressure by adopting Liberal philosophy China has made some changes in examination system Questions in examinations are mostly given from everyday life problems In Hong Kong t here are no exams following primary school education. This enables teachers to concentrate on developing analytical skills in students by interactive and friendly practices rather than the sole aim of scoring in exams.

15. T aiwan Even though its education system has been lauded for high performance scores, Taiwan has been criticized for pressurizing children too much. To solve this problem:  The 12-year compulsory education in Taiwan is now examination free Finland With an education system which is vastly different from that of US, UK and other European countries, Finland has been at the top of the game for decades now. The education system in Finland allow students autonomy and encourage creative play instead of pitting students in a competitive race for top grades.

16. Singapore : “ Learning is not a competition,” states Ong Ye Kung, Singapore’s Education Minister. The Ministry of Education (MOE) is planning a series of changes aimed at discouraging comparisons between student performance and encourage individuals to concentrate on their own learning development . Poland has also made some changes in their education system. Teachers there have freedom to choose textbooks according to the needs of the class

17. How we can change our educational system ??