Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Students' Perceptions in Taking Online Examination

Authors

  • Alfredo Dela Peña Pasol III

Keywords:

Online examination, perception

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Today, Online Examination System is considered a fast developing examinationmethod because of its accuracy and speed. It is also needed less work force to handle the examination. Almost all organizations today, are managing their exams by online examination system, since it reduces student's time in examinations. Organizations can also easily monitor the progress of the student that they give through an examination. Because of this, the result is calculated in less time. It also helps diminishing the need for paper. According to today's requirement, online examination system is significantly important to the educational institution to prepare the exams, saving the time and effort that is required to check the exam papers and to prepare the results reports.

 

METHODS

The researcher utilized descriptive-survey research design because the researchers believe that it best served to answer the questions and the purposes of the study. The survey research is one in which a group of people or items is studied by collecting and analyzing data from STEM 12-Spectrum students considered to be representative of the entire group. In other words, only a part of the population is studied, and findings from this are expected to be generalized to the entire population the survey assessing public opinion or individual characteristics by the use of questionnaire and sampling methods.

 

RESULTS

Based on the results of the study, it was concluded that the majority of the respondents mostly were female and in adolescent stage. All respondents were good in academic performance both with honor and with high honor. In terms of the perception of the respondents in taking online examination, results revealed that the online examination has fast results, effortless and manageable that is rated "occasionally”. The researchers also concluded that all perception got the interpretation of" occasionally”. It implies that online examination is recommended as basis for assessment.

 

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the results, it was perceived by the researchers that online exam must be the basis for students and teachers in giving an assessment or evaluation.

Published

2019-01-18