COMMON PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED BY SELECTED STUDENTS OF

FULLBRIGHT COLLEGE WHILE TAKING ONLINE EXAMINATION

SY 2022- 2023

A Research Study

Presented to the Faculty of the

FULLBRIGHT COLLEGE

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY PALAWAN

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in

Research Education

Bachelor of Elementary Education

By:

Emelie M. Cayao M.

Chua, Genlie Sheen G.

Condesa, Cristy Ann P.

Condesa, Patrick Jude F.

Cuyos, Jehu B.

Conejos, Krizelle Joyce

 CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

The teaching, learning and evaluation system has been gradually changing over

the past couple of years. The worldwide impact of the COVID 19 pandemic caused

everything to be at a standstill, including the education system forcing schools and

universities to shut down (Peachyessay, 2022).

Converting from traditional paper-pen exam to online exam has been exercised in

many different configurations representing the advantages of time reduction, test security,

secure data collection, quick assessment, cost effectiveness, paper saving and automatic

record keeping for item analysis and learning analytics (Ilgaz et al.,2020). However

online exams also include disadvantages like technical hurdles, help required from

external resources, and examinees’ feelings of tiredness due to technological tool usage,

necessity to train students for new technology usage, exam security ( Clark et al., 2020). 

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the world and caused education to stop.

Pandemic has affected education in many country including Philippines and online

education has started. However, transition to online education suddenly and students’ not
being ready for online assessment system caused some problems. In order to know what

are the problems related to this unexpected changes, the purpose of this study is to

determine the problems experienced by the selected students during online examination.

Research question

1. What is the demographic profile of the respondents?

a. Age

b. Gender

c. Section

2. What are the problems encountered during online examination?

3. What are the common challenges encountered while taking online examination?

Reiew of Related Literature

According to Shraim,et al.,(2019) online exams were thought to have important

advantages over conventional, paper-based exams, including grading reliability and

efficiency in terms of time, effort, and financial expenditure on the exam process.

Participants also noted numerous obstacles to the successful deployment of online

assessments in terms of security, validity, and fairness concerns. The results also show

that e-exams are more advantageous for formative evaluation, which measures learning

rather than summative assessment. It is crucial to develop online exams such that they are

dependable, flexible, valid, and safe before putting them into use.
 Ilgaz H et al.,(2019) stated the majority of students felt that online tests are

effective, usable, and dependable, although some students expressed worries about

potential technological issues that can arise during the administration of online exams and

a level of insufficiency connected to exam length.

Additionally, Majola et at.,(2022) found out and reported on issues students had

with time management, exam security, internet connectivity and data access, digital

incompetence, and the help they had from the IT department. According to academic

reflection, neither the system nor the students were totally ready to take the online test.

The researchers advocate for academics and students to continue receiving technical and

technology support and education. Consequently, it is crucial to carry out additional

research in light of these experiences.

Methodology

Designs

The researchers will use quantitative type of research,quantitative type will be

used in collecting numerical data from the respondents through a survey questionnaire to

identify the result of how students struggle during online examination.

Research Instrument

Researcher-made questionnaire to collect numerical data. It will going to be

validated and will used first for pilot testing through the selected first year students of

Fullbright College.

Sampling Procedure

This study will use probability sampling, which required selection based on the

principle of randomization. The target respondents of this study are first year in different

colleges of the students of Fullbright College.

Statistical Treatment

The following statistical tools will use for data:

Frequency and weighted mean will be used to describe the respondent’s profile.
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