School-Based Factors Contributing to Malpractice among Secondary School Students in Niger State and Counselling Intervention Strategies

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Examination malpractice has become a persistent educational challenge in secondary schools in Niger State, threatening the validity of assessment systems and the overall quality of education. This study examines school-based factors contributing to examination malpractice among secondary school students and explores counselling intervention strategies that can be used to mitigate the problem. The study identifies factors such as inadequate school supervision, poor seating arrangements, ineffective examination administration, teacher complicity, and lack of guidance services as major contributors to examination misconduct. The research adopts a descriptive survey design, using structured questionnaires to collect data from students and teachers. Findings suggest that weak enforcement of examination rules and lack of moral and academic counselling significantly increase malpractice tendencies among students. The study recommends strengthening school counselling services, improving examination monitoring systems, and enforcing strict disciplinary measures. The implications for guidance and counselling services are also discussed as essential tools for behavioural modification and academic integrity reinforcement.

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