EFFECTS OF GENDER ON STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ABOUT AUTHENTICITY OF ASSESSMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS OF SIRAIKI AREA

Abstract

This study started with the review of the literature; many studies were found which have analyzed different aspects of assessment. A need was felt to see the authenticity of marking paper Authenticity of Educational Assessment in Higher Education Institutions of Siraiki Area. The population of this study consisted of students of Baghdad campus of The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. A sample of 200 students was selected. In this study questionnaire was used to collect data. The major objectives of the study were to study the authenticity of marking paper and to analyze the marking system of The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. The results of the study show that concepts provided material and good handwriting are given credit in assessment. It is recommended that workload of teachers should be reduced so that they may be able to mark tests properly to ensure the authenticity.