Hi Juan,
If this works of course use it. I simply let my students know that they are being watched.
Patricia Scales
I like to make an A and B version of tests with the same questions in a different order, and distribute tests so that the person next to you has the other version. I also like to sit in the back of the classroom so that I can see all of the students, but they cannot see where I am looking without turning around.
Hi Janice,
Great practices to utilize to deter cheating. Different versions of a test really help minimize cheating.
Patricia Scales
Hi Daniel,
You are right! The instructor does not need to sit during testing for obvious reasons.
Patricia Scales
The best way that I have found is to give them timed quizzes with randomized questions and answers.
I change up exams often to reduce cheating
I stand in the front of the class and occassionally walk to the back of the class to observe.
What I found is that I can give two different test that are similar but no so similar, and while they are taking the quiz walk around the room and keep an eye on things
If possible I have the students sit every other seat. I have given out two or three versions of the same test. Phones must be off and put away in a bag or purse.
Watch and walk around the room. They can be very creative, so you have to have eyes like a hawk.
Having two versions of the test works well. I had test anxiety throughout my education so I minimize the distraction of walking around the classroom. This would have caused great distraction when I was a student.
I like to either walk around the room or stand in the very back and observe. Also providing space between students helps as well.
Hi Sherlian,
Yes this works, different versions of the exams.
Patricia Scales
Hi MICHAEL,
These are two practices that make it really hard for a student to cheat. An instructor should not be doing anything else while students are testing.
Patricia Scales
If a student brings it up to your attention that a fellow student has been cheating on exams. You have not seen this happen. What are some options for resolving issues like this.
I make alternate exams so the ones seated next to each other do not have the same paper and I walk around most of the time.
When giving a test I try to make sure that the students areseperated as much as possible. This makes it harder for them to "look" at another paper. I also like to walk around the classroom.
Agreed but to make all the tests equal, I create A and B versions. These contain the same questions but in a different order. I distribute the tests myself, so no As or Bs sit next to each other.
Walking around and observing everyone lets them know you are monitoring and paying attention and are aerious.
I have found more than one version works well for me. I also like to use essay questions so the student must think and be challenged.
