Vol. 12, No. 1, June 2012

This work attempts to discuss a very sensitive issue, affecting our society i.e. examination malpractice. Generally the work focuses on the meaning of Education, the meaning and nature of examination malpractices, the place of Islamic Studies, on the moral development of students as well as the main causes of examination malpractices. Finally, the role of corporate bodies and government on the eradication of the menace of examination malpractice is examined. The paper concludes by examining the challenges of Examination malpractice in school. The place of Islamic studies as a discipline that is concerned with moral is critically examined. The paper recommends that adequate supervision during examination as well as proper teaching and adequate moral instruction by teacher will go a long way in reducing examination malpractices.