English Language Writing Skills

By Danso Kwasi Nti Samuel (DAS). Study the complete course source, examine every model and practise alongside Professor Jarvis.

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Also, sir, societal pressure plays a crucial role in encouraging examination malpractices. In

Ghana, there is immense pressure on students to perform well in their exams, often driven

by the expectations of parents, teachers, and the community. This pressure can lead students

to prioritize exam results over actual learning, making them more likely to engage in

dishonest practices to meet these high expectations. The emphasis on grades rather than

knowledge acquisition creates a culture where cheating is seen as a necessary means to an

end. As a result, students go a long way to seek help in the form of sending foreign materials

like mobile phones into the examination hall. Consequently, some of these students get their

exam results cancelled, which led them into emotional and psychological pain. Sir, we can

remedy this by making parents prioritize their children learning to unearth their potentials

rather than exams.

Again, the lack of strict enforcement of examination regulations contributes to the

prevalence of malpractices. While there are rules and policies in place to deter cheating, they

are not always consistently enforced. This inconsistency allows students to exploit loopholes

and engage in dishonest behavior without fear of significant consequences. Strengthening

the enforcement mechanisms and ensuring that violators are appropriately punished is

crucial to deterring examination malpractice. As a result, students would not be deterred

from cheating during examinations. Consequently, the students will pass their exams

without learning and will not be equipped for the future. Sir, we have to implement strict

examination rules and regulations to deter them from cheating.

Finally, sir, corruption within the examination system itself is a significant factor. Instances

of exam officials accepting bribes to alter grades or provide exam answers to students have

been reported. Also, some of the examination supervisors allow schools to get the questions

and supply answers to them. They then dictate the answers to them. Some even photocopy

answers and send them to the examination hall. This corruption undermines the credibility