I prepare multiple versions of the test. Each person at the table receives a different version. All the test questions are the same but they are rearranged to reduce the possibility of cheating. I also walk around the room during the test to observe their progress and to be available to clarify any questions that are not easily understood by the students.
One way of reducing cheating in class is by ensuring that the subject matter is explained clearly and thoroughly to the level of the student's understanding. Assign them different test questions.
This task is difficult. I work very hard to get students to understand that cheating will not help him be sucessful. Its a work in process.
I ask the students to fill in a seating chart the first day of class. This helps me get to know student names. I ask the students to fill in another seating chart just before the first test. By this time students are settled in their places.
If a student says she/he must be in the first row or take the test separately, etc. I ask the person to contact me before the first test.
I take the seating chart and move six students for each test. I post copies of the chart so students can readily take their places.
I read that the teacher should not walk around during testing, but it is the only way I can see the entire class. Any suggestions here?
I reduce the opportunity for cheating in my classes by separating the students, having two versions of the test, and by walking around the room and staying towards the back out of thier vision. hey won't know who I am looking at.
you can reduce cheating by developing a rapport with the students. Students who feel a rapport with the instructor tend not to cheat as much. Physically arranging the room to prevent cheating is very helpful. Also moving around the room helps to prevent cheating.
I agree with study guides being good and bad. If the material content is covered on them that helps the student and reviewing them also to make sure they have the correct answer if using them for a test.
By preparing the students for the exams or quizes, they know what to expect and can rely on their abilities rather than looking for a way to get around "following the rules."
By spreading the students out and not giving them all the same exam.
I also give them a no-cheating speech. I tell them to keep their eyes on their own papers, turn off cell phones, put all belongings away and off the tables, and that there is to be no talking from the time that I hand out the first exam until I collect the last.
This tends to put the cheaters on alert that I am actively watching them.
I also use multiple forms of a test so that looking at a neighbor's exam is useless.
Hi John,
I agree! Honesty is the best policy!
Patricia Scales
Hi Jamie,
Wow, this is certainly a way to grab your students attention, all suffers for one or a few.
Patricia Scales
Hi Felecia,
Super! It is important for students to understand the importance of integrity and character.
Patricia Scales
Hi Shining,
I like to stand while my students are testing and move from the back of the room to the front and from left to right so that my students know that they are being watched.
Patricia Scales
Letting them know the value of being honest in the workplace after they leave the classroom. It is a learned behavior.
Have two versions of the same test.
having a good rapport with students helps reduce cheating...I also avoid T/F and multiple choice questions in favor of more "real-world" based short answer and "practical performance" test questions
I agree with this method also Scott, I have used this in the past and it has worked. Having 4 different test so if your eyes wonder you'll more than likely will write dowm the wrong answer.
Before I start a test I make it clear to all students that chaeting isn't tolorated in the school. I them proceed with my own speech explaining that we are a team and one persons actions can affect everyone else. If i see you cheating i will take your paper and the the class will get a 0 grade. This takes the focus off of me and his/her peers will not tolerate this. This also opens communication between them as a group.
Whenever we test I place the guidelines on the board and go over them with the students. I lecture the students on being college students, college studnet behavior and speak on integrity. My last step for reducing cheating is to have the students leave an open seat between them.
