Development of a Web-Based Results Generating and Processing System for Tertiary Institutions

Yahaya Mohammed Sani *, Cynthia Anthony Egbukwu **, Benjamin Pam Davou***
*-** Department of Information and Media Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna-Nigeria.
*** Department of Computer Science, University of Jos, Jos-Nigeria.
Periodicity:December - February'2020
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jit.9.1.17496

Abstract

Results processing is a continuous process of converting data (scores, grade points and credit units) into definite and meaningful information such as statement of result and transcript etc. These results are used to access the performance of students in various courses. The current method of students' academic results generating and processing was found to be error-prone, tedious and time consuming and the bulk of work rest on the shoulders of Examination Officer (EO), especially when carried out for a very large number of students. This makes the entire process tedious and error prone. In view of the foregoing, this research developed a computer software application (using Hyper Text Mark Up Language 5 (HTML 5) for client-side, Hyper Text Pre-Processor (PHP) for server-side and My Structured Query Language (MySQL) was used for relational database) to facilitate the automatic uploading of results by individual lecturers, through the Examination Officer who doubles as system administrator. The implemented system makes it possible to compute Grade Point Average (GPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) for each student based on scores uploaded. The system saves time of the EO in processing students result, enhanced accuracy, effectiveness, and eliminate redundancies and equally afford the students the opportunity to view their results online.

Keywords

Results Processing, Academic Results, HTML, Grade Points, Examination.

How to Cite this Article?

Sani, Y. M., Egbukwu, C. A., and Davou, B. P. (2020). Development of a Web-Based Results Generating and Processing System for Tertiary Institutions. i-manager's Journal on Information Technology, 9(1), 34-42. https://doi.org/10.26634/jit.9.1.17496

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