Students’ Perceptions About Examination And Result At The Secondary Level

The exam system is an essential part of the educational system. It encourages students to compete positively. Without valid and reliable exams, it is impossible to determine the efficacy and reliability of the educational system. The present study entitled ‘’Students’ Perception Study on Recent Examination and Results at Secondary Level in Tehsil Chiniot.” According to sis.punjab.gov.pk, 16 secondary boys’ schools are in the study area. 5 male schools had been selected conveniently and matric students at those schools were taken as the population of the study. The target population was 313 students of matriculation level. The sample size of 121 students was determined by using the online available software www.serveysystem.comi.e. With a confidence level of 95% and a confidence interval of 7%. Sample from the target population was taken through a convenient sampling technique. A well-structured questionnaire was developed for data collection. Analysis of the data was done by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Result of the study shows that more than one-third (36.4%) of the respondents were 14 years old. More than one fourth (32.2%) of the respondents were 15 years old. More than half (52.9%) of the respondents were science students. More than half (100%) of the respondents belonged to rural areas. Having less instructiveness between questions of different sections has a mean value 4.20. The mean value of this statement lies between the Agree to strongly agree and tending towards the agree and ranked at 1st position according to the mean value. Supply type questions were too long to solve in the mentioned time, with a mean value 4.13. The mean value of this statement lay between the Agree to strongly agree and tending towards the Agree and ranked at 2nd position according to mean value. It is concluded that the assessment and evaluation from the student's perception, evaluate and appraise. The research results show that students' attitudes about evaluation greatly impact how they approach learning and studying. Student should make a realistic revision schedule. Student should find a revision style that suits you. Student should customize their notes to make them more personal.