Causes, consequences and Prevention of Examination Malpractices during Secondary Schools Students in Ondo West Local Government Area in Ondo State

Examination practice is a kind of conduct that violates the acceptable laid down rules and regulations of Nigeria’s education system. On the other hand, examination malpractice is any wrong doing before, during or after any examination. It has negative consequences for individuals and society. It has become a prolific business enterprise branded with the name of private examination centre as aided and abetted by corrupt examination officials, supported by parents. This paper focuses on the concept of examination malpractice, causes consequences and prevention of examination malpractice. Considering its effects on individuals, families, teachers, families and society at large, collaborative effort among government, schools, individuals families, communities, non-governmental organizations, teachers and, school proprietors, school principals inevitable for combating this ruinous menace