Create several different tests for the class or rearrange the questions throughout the test. Therefore, students sitting near each other would not be able to benefit from sitting near their classmates.
cheating is a serious topic. I always give out A and B tests. This is the only way I know that cheating is taken seriously because I take the time to write two seperate test, that makes it harder for the students to cheat.
One way I have reduced student cheating in class on pipe take-offs is by giving answers to all questions. Because if you cant show how you came up with your answer thenthe answer is void.
You think if they noticed you were not watching would they look around?
In my class, I create two different text versions. Version A and B. each student has a different exam next to them. I also like to walk around a lot because it keeps that students from cheating. Of course if they see you not watching them they will job for an opportunity to cheat. IO also like to scare them by telling them what happens when they lie and ask if its worth it. I dont have a problme with cheating.
howabot giving short exame,so thatthey fell thy dont have to cheat,to pass
As mentioned in the module, I have found that building a strong rapport with my students has really reduced the instances of cheating. We have also begun to incorporate more electronic/computer based assessments which randomize item sequences and questions, helping to ensure the fidelity of the scores.
Taking up cell phones at test time is what I will start this term. To much cheating instead of studying.Sad but true!
Different version or randomized answers can reduce the opportunity for cheating. Also long answer questions or different types of exam (listening and written, verbal exam) can reduce the cheating.
Just being attentive and letting your students know that you will not put up with cheating......
Hi David,
No, you are not breaking their trust! If they are not doing anything dishonestly, then they do not have anything to worry about!
Patricia Scales
Allowing for spaced seating reduces the temptation for students to cheat. Staying attentive while students are taking exams also discourages cheating. Some test creators allows for instructors to create multiple versions of the same test. Although these can be more tedious to correct, multi-version tests (same questions in different order) make it less likely for students to be able to copy answers.
Sometimes I walk around and look at all the student computers. Though they usually have enough time to see me coming and change their screen. I also the capability to check their screen via software, but I don't know if I feel that this ok. Am I breaking the students' trust by checking their screens remotely?
Walking around the class room seems to make it harder for them to cheat. I always have my eyes on them even if they think I don't
I sit students directly behind the one in front; this way, they cannot view the paper of the student in front of them as easily as if they were behind and to the side of the other student. I also give different versions of the same exam when I have large classes. As students finish their tests, I have them turn the paper over and I always make sure the back side of the test paper is blank.
Kathy
I use different versions of the exams which also includes scrambling the sections, questions, and the answer choices for the questions. I also word the questions so the students still need to use or incorporate critical thinking to select the correct response but can still be answered on Scantron cards (which also make it harder to copy answers from another). If a student misses on exam day,the alternate version is given and the questions are switched from multiple choice response to short answer or fill in the blank or reworded questions to minimize the opportunity to take advantage of "getting the answers from their friend". I also walk around the room , make eye-contact with students who look up or away from their own paper and cell phones are put away or all are placed face down on the table in my view.
I also try to remind the students of test-taking strategies prior to having the class start the test.
dont give them opportunity
Watch students carefully in their actions toward other students in wether or not if looking else where instead of at what they are supposed to be concentrating on.
I've found that English courses tend to be the most anxiety producing for students. Of course, that's the worst thing for writer's block. That assignment you suggested for the first day works for my classes as well. It helps them to formulate and analyze their fears of writing, and gives me a chance to encourage them.
make sure you are in the room when students are taking the test
