Students’ Acceptability and Attitude towards the Computer-Based Test (CBT) Mode for Testing Undergraduates in a Nigeria University
Keywords:
Acceptability, Attitude, Computer-Based Test (CBT), Technology Acceptance
Abstract
Abstract
Undergraduates’ acceptability and attitude towards CBT as the general mode of testing in undergraduate programs were considered in this study. The survey research design was adopted; the population consists of the students in the Faculty of Education at the University of Benin. A sample of 200 was drawn from the total number of students by random sampling. The instrument – Students Attitude and Acceptability of the CBT Scale- was used for data collection, it was developed by the researchers, and the instrument had a reliability coefficient of .076 and .082 for sections B and C respectively. Descriptive statistics (Mean and Standard Deviation) were used in answering the research questions while inferential statistics (t-test and ANOVA) were used for hypotheses testing. All statistical data analysis were done using the IBM-SPSS statistical package version 20. Findings revealed that the students have positive Attitude towards the CBT and the level of acceptability of the CBT was found to be high. However, there was no significant difference in the attitude and acceptability by sex, but there was a difference in acceptability by area of study whereas there was none in attitude. It was recommended among others that CBT be introduced as the general mode of testing in the undergraduate programmes except otherwise, in areas where it is not practicable.
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Idhalama, O.U., Udem, O.K., & Dime, A.I. (2020) Behavioural Tendencies of LIS Undergraduates towards Computer-Based Test Examination (CBE) in Nigeria. International Journal of Library and Information Studies, 10(3), pp. 117-129.
Jimoh, R. G., Yussuff, M. A., Akanmu, M. A., Enikuomehin, A. O. & Salman, I. R. (2012) Acceptability of Computer Based Testing (CBT) Mode For Undergraduate Courses in Computer Science. Journal of Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Education (JOSTMED), 9(2) pp.11-20.
Kendra, C. (2023) Components of Attitude: Definition, Formation, Change. Online. Available at: https://www.verywellmind.com/attitudes-how-they-form-change-shape-behavior-2795897 (Accessed 10 May 2023).
Monirosadat, H., Mohamad, J.Z.A., & Mostafa, B. (2014) Comparability of Test Results of Computer Based Tests (CBT) and Paper and Pencil Tests (PPT) among English Language Learners in Iran. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 98 () pp. 659 – 667.
Monsurat, A.S., Adeyemi, O.B., Ogunmakin, R. & Gbolagade, R.O. (2022) Perceived Effectiveness of Computer–Based Test (CBT) Mode of Examination Among Undergraduate Students in South-Western Nigeria. International Journal of Education, Library and Information Communication Technology 1(1) 31
Okocha, F., Eyiolorunshe T.T., & Owolabi, S. (2017) Student Perception and Acceptance of Computer Based Testing: A Case Study of Landmark University Students. Journal of Digital Innovations & Contemp Res. In Sc., Eng &Tech, 5(1), pp.25-32.
Olushola, F.O., Rasheed, A.T., & Oluwatosin, O.B. (2018) Students’ Suitability of Computer Based Test (CBT) Mode for Undergraduates Courses in Nigerian University: A Case Study of University of Ilorin. International Journal of Education Science, 20(1-3) pp.18-24.
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Rhalmi, M. (2018). Definition of Testing, Assessment, and Evaluation. Online. Available at:https://www.myenglishpages.com/blog/definition-of-testing-assessment-and-evaluation/ (Accessed 15 March 2023)
Salihu, A.G., Ibrahim, S.A. & Paul, V. (2020) An Assessment of Examiners and Students’ Attitudes in Joint Admission and Matriculation Board towards Computer-Based Tests in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science 8(12) pp. 24-32
Sekhon, M., Cartwright, M. & Francis, J.J. (2017) Acceptability of Healthcare Interventions: An Overview of Reviews and Development of a Theoretical Framework. BMC Health Serv Res 17, 88. Online. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-017-2031-8 (Accessed 9 March 2023)
Shobayo, A., Binuyo, O.A., Ogunmakin, R. & Olosunde, G.R. (2022) Perceived Effectiveness of Computer-Based Test (CBT) Mode of Examination among Undergraduates Students in South-Western Nigeria. International Journal of Education, Library and Information Communication Technology 1(1), pp.
Sidani, S., Epstein, D.R., Bootzin, R.R., Moritz, P., & Miranda, J. (2009) Assessment of Preferences for Treatment: Validation of a Measure. Res Nurs Health. 32(4), p. 419.
Sulaiman, Z., Onojah, A.O., Omoyajowo, B.S. & Aderoju, A.M. (2017) A Survey of the Attitudes of Undergraduates toward the Computer-Based Tests in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Gombe Journal of Education (GOMJE), 2(1) pp. 32-41.
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Vargas-Sánchez, A., Plaza-Mejía, M.Á., Porras-Bueno, N. (2016). Attitude. In: Jafari, J., Xiao, H. (eds) Encyclopedia of Tourism. Springer, Cham. Online. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-01384-8_11 (Accessed 23 March 2023)
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Saputra, A. F., Wardi, Y., & Thaib, I. (2024). Bridging the Gap Between Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Consumer (B2C): Thought Leadership in Industrial Marketing-A Systematic Review of the Literature and Propositions. KOLOKIUM Jurnal Pendidikan Luar Sekolah, 12(1), 150-162.
Published
2025-04-30
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Uyigue, A., & EGBERHA, F. (2025). Students’ Acceptability and Attitude towards the Computer-Based Test (CBT) Mode for Testing Undergraduates in a Nigeria University. Pedagogi: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan, 25(1), 18-28. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.24036/pedagogi.v25i1.2294
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