Perception and attitudes of students towards Computer Based Test in Education courses in Federal College of Education, Zaria: Counselling implications

This study explored students’ perceptions and attitudes toward Computer-Based Tests (CBT) at the Federal College of Education, Zaria. A descriptive survey design was employed, and a sample of 357 students was randomly drawn from four of the seven schools in the college through a multistage random sampling technique. Three research questions were developed to guide the investigation. Data were collected using a researcher-developed questionnaire titled Perception and Attitudes of Students towards Computer-Based Tests Questionnaire (PASCOBTQ). The responses were analyzed using frequency counts and mean scores to address the research questions. The results indicated that students generally held strong and positive perceptions of CBT as a form of assessment in education courses. Additionally, their attitudes towards the use of CBT were favorable, and several strategies were identified that could further promote acceptance and positive attitudes toward its use. Based on these findings, the study recommended that future researchers expand on the current outcomes to deepen understanding of the impact and relevance of CBT in educational assessments. It also suggested that the study be replicated with a larger and more diverse student population to enhance the generalization of the results, and advocated for the implementation of strategies that foster students’ acceptance and favorable disposition toward CBT.