Research Article
A Descriptive Survey of Teachers’ Perception of Triggers in Examination Malpractices: The Case of Public Examinations in Zambia
| Factors | Examination malpractice? | Frequency | Percent | Yes | No | Not sure |
| Poverty | 10 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 5.4 | Desire for more money | 15 | 8 | 3 | 26 | 9.3 | Lack of integrity and morals | 20 | 14 | 8 | 42 | 15.1 | Inadequate teaching and noncompletion of syllabus | 72 | 54 | 24 | 150 | 53.8 | Desire to maintain high pass rates in their school | 17 | 15 | 2 | 34 | 12.2 | Assisting learners | 4 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 4.3 | Total | 138 | 102 | 39 | 279 | 100.0 |
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Source: Field Data, 2019.
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