Enhancing quality examination conduct in the university system in Nigeria: implications for educational administrators

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Date
2013
Authors
Sule, S.A.
Adebayo, S.A.
Edu, M.I.
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Faculty of Education Administration, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria.
Abstract
The paper examined quality examination conduct in the university system. Examination conduct ill our university system is of low standards. Examination is the only means or yardstick through which the students' academic and behavioral performances are ascertained. It is all instrument used to assess or evaluate the performance of students. The need for its quality conduct is paramount because it is Oil this basis that certificates are awarded and job opportunities offered. The paper discussed the concept of quality and quality examinations in the educational system. The likely causes of poor quality examination conduct ill our institutions of learning were also highlighted and the appropriate strategies for combating poor quality examination stressed. Finally, some recommendations were made for educational administrators to ensure smooth and quality examination conduct in our university system.
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Staff publications
Keywords
University system , Examination , Behavioural performances , Educational system , Research Subject Categories::SOCIAL SCIENCES::Social sciences::Education
Citation
Sule, S.A., Adebayo, S.A. and Edu, M.I. (2013). Enhancing quality examination conduct in the university system in Nigeria: implications for educational administrators. Journal of Educational Research and Development, Vol.8(1), pp. 296 -301.