UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ VIEWS AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE USE OF COMPUTER BASED TEST FOR EXAMINATION IN THE UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN.

This study investigated undergraduates’ views and attitudes toward the use of computer for examination among the Faculty of Education and Agriculture students in the University of Ilorin. The researcher investigated the view of undergraduates on the use of computer for examination and also their attitudes towards its usage for examination. The researcher also invested whether gender has an influence on undergraduates’ views and attitudes toward computer examination and also, whether Faculties has an influence on undergraduates’ views and attitudes toward computer examination.
The research is a descriptive research of the survey type. Hence, data were gathered with the use of a research designed questionnaire and then analyzed using percentages, mean and t-test. The target population consisted of students of two faculties in the University of Ilorin, Faculty of Education and Faculty of Communication and Information Science (CIS). A total of one hundred (100) respondents were selected randomly, with fifty (50) from each of the selected faculties and across all levels.
The findings of this research indicated that:

1. Undergraduates’ view towards the use of computer devices is positive. This was reflected in the Grand mean of 3.02 which is greater than the average mean score of 2.50.
2. Undergraduates’ attitude towards the use of computer devices is positive. This was reflected in the Grand mean of 2.79 which is also greater than the average mean score of 2.50.
3. There is no significant difference in the views of male and female Students towards the useof CBT for examination in the University of Ilorin.
4. There is a significant difference in the attitudes of male and female Students towards the use of CBT for examination in the University of Ilorin.
5. There is a significant difference in the views of Education and Agriculture Students towards the use of CBT for examination in the University of Ilorin.
6. There is no significant difference in the attitudes of Education and Agriculture Students towards the use of CBT for examination in the University of Ilorin.

Conclusion drawn from the finding indicated that undergraduates’ views and attitudes on the use of computer for examination is positive. However, undergraduates believe the use of CBT for examination still has lots to be improved on due to the level of coordination, frustrating procedures and lesser time allotment. Their attitudes towards the use of CBT for examination is also positive as they prefer using it for examination than using paper and pencil test (PPT).


TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page Declaration Certification Copyright Dedication………………………………………………………………………...vi Acknowledgement Table of Contents List of Tables……………………………………………………………………xiii Abstract………………………………………………………………………….xiv
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the study. 1 Statement of the Problem.. 8 Purpose of the Study. 11 Research Questions. 12 Research Hypothesis. 13 Scope of the Study. 13 Clarifications of Major Terms. 13 Significance of the Study. 14
CHAPTER TWO REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE Meaning and Nature of Information and Communication Technology. 16 The Concept of Computer Based Examination. 18 Historical Development of Computer Based Examination. 21 Undergraduate Views and Attitudes Towards Computer-Based Testing. 25 Advantages of Computer Based Testing in Education. 29 Problems of Computer Based Examination in Nigeria Educational Institutions. 39 Appraisal of the Reviewed Literature. 43
CHAPTER THREE METHODOLOGY Research Type. 46 Sample and Sampling Techniques. 46 Research Instrument 47 Procedure for Data Collection. 47 Data Analysis Technique. 47
CHAPTER FOUR DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULTS Demographic Information of the Respondents. 48 Analysis of Research Questions. 50 Analyses of Research Hypothesis. 53 Summary of Findings. 57
CHAPTER FIVE DISCUSSION, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Discussion. 59 Conclusions. 61 Recommendations. 61 Suggestions for Further Research. 62 REFERENCES APPENDICES APPENDIX