Perceived Effects of Cheating in the Behavior and Performance of Grade Five Pupils in Padre Garcia Central School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this research is to test the integrity of Padre Garcia Central School (PGCS) Grade Five pupils. This research also aims to present and interpret the perception of these pupils on cheating. It is important to know the perception of the pupils on cheating because most of the pupils cheat. This serves as an evaluation of their deed. The first thing to recognize about cheating is that the majority of the pupils believe that teaching is bad, yet there are still many who practice it.

METHODS

This descriptive study uses a survey method to obtain the needed data and to determine the perception of Grade Five pupils with regards to the cheating problem. This is to get the general perception of the mentioned group. Grade Five pupils were asked to fill in a survey questionnaire to determine the factors and reason behind cheating. Also, an interview was done to pupils to know how they define cheating in their own words and how they perceive the activity as a beneficial of misery to them as pupils. 194 students were given survey questionnaires and were ask different types of questions.

RESULTS

The researcher found out that all Grade Five pupils of PGCS engaged in cheating depending on the manner and frequency of the action. Though respondents find cheating as teamwork, stress-free and no sweat way of attaining higher grades majority of them said it can destroy one's self and it is against the law.

DISCUSSIONS

From the total number of respondents, only a few were caught cheating although everybody admitted that in some ways they were involved in cheating too. According to the data gathered by the researcher, most of the respondents' reasons for cheating are they want to pass, get good grades, and uncertainty of answers. With the given results of the study, proper action can be taken to minimize cheating in any form and establish values to the pupils.