Students’ Perception in the Use of Computer-Based Assessment (C.B.A) in General Courses (G.S) in Colleges of Education in South East; A Case Study of Anambra and Imo

This study examined the Students' Perception in the use of Computer-Based Assessment (C.B.A) in General Courses (G.S) in Colleges of Education in South East;A case study of Anambra and Imo.The study adopted a survey research design.The population of the study is made up of students in both Colleges of Education making it a total of 200 respondents.A stratified random sampling technique was employed to select 200 students.The instrument for data collection was structured questionnaire which was validated by supervisor and two experts in measurement and evaluation.Data collected were analyzed using mean.Mean weight of 2.50 and above were accepted, while any one lower than 2.50 was rejected.The findings revealed students perception on the use of computer based test in examinations are as follows: Computer based test is better than paper and pencil exam, computer based test makes examination easy to write and mark, computer based test does not take time in displaying results, computer based test reduces tests/exam anxiety, and computer based test does not make room for cheating in examinations.The study revealed that problems encountered by students when using computer based test were inadequate power supply (Epileptic power supply), poor network connection during examination or test, and problems posed by insufficient supply of computers.The study revealed that the practices which should be introduced to improve the use of computer based test are as follows: provision of adequate power supply such as standby generators, enough computers should be provided for computer based test, provision should be made to enhance adequate internet connection in other to avoid network problems.The researchers made recommendations and conclusion was drawn.