Make sure there is enough space between students.
Have two types of tests such as test "A" and test "B"
One of the most effective ways I've found to reduce student cheating in the class is to get up and walk around. Don't stay in one place, but make your way around the classroom, especially during testing times.
It is hard to catch a student cheating while teaching an online class. Do you have any ideas to help me?
Wow, I didn't realize that students could text or have notes stored in their phones. I think I am still in the dark ages.I didn't have a cell phone when I was in college..
I teach an online class. I do not see an issue with cheating per say on an exam. However, I do see a lot of plagiarism on case studies. If I catch a student plagiarizing, I immediately give a zero and have the student re-do the case study correctly. I require correct citations and quotes if needed. The immediate zero catches their attention every time. Once the case study is submitted correctly and in their own words, I adjust their grade, minus 5 points. It seems to work, as I do not see the same student plagiarize again.
I thing this is an amazing idea..
I will have to try this on my next exam.
Thanks for the advice.
I like to ask the students to move so that there is at least one empty seat between them and their neighbor. I have also taped numbers on the desk tops - when everyone comes in they have stand at the back of the room - they then draw a random number from a container - then go to that desk number. This has helped alleviate the student who writes on the desk top or slips a note under the computer monitor. I've also made seating chart of where each student currently sat, then asked a co-worker from another department to create new seating chart for the day. this way they don't know the students or who I suspect might be a problem.
I have discovered that eliminating the opportunity to cheat reduces cheating occurrences. For example, I have created different test versions and assign to every other student. Numbering tests and having student remove all electronics, hats and other personal items to the front of the classroom works. Oftentimes I will sit in the back of a classroom to observe students from behind. If I am administering a computer-based exam, the same rules apply except I will tell students they are not allowed to access the internet for answers.
yes this works excellent. If the student is cheating it definitely will not help .I always review (or at least ask if there are any questions) before an exam. So when a student does not do well it is definitely due to lack of preparation.And many still do not do well.
HELLO,
I HAVE FOUND THAT THE BEST WAY TO PREVENT STUDENTS FROM CHEATING IS TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE COMPLETE CONTROL OVER YOUR CLASS.
Hi Marita,
Students will certainly use cell phones to cheat, from texting answers, to having notes typed, to having a picture of answers.
Patricia Scales
I think it is a good idea to make different versions of the tests. We also collect all cell phines as students have been caught stealing with them.
Hi Sandra,
I also have known instructors to allow students to write whatever they want on an index card front/back that they can utilize during test time to minimize cheating.
Patricia Scales
I always create a versions of tests. Also being in class and monitoring helps.
Explain before each test consequences of cheating
To reduce cheating I like to walk around the classroom so that they are aware that I am observing their every move. Sometimes if I have a group of difficult group of students I make it a rule as a class to put all their belongings in the back of the class so they don't have access to any thing they could cheat with. I also have them clear their desks with every exam. I explain to them that they should only have the test in front of them and their pencil or pen.
I prefer to give as many open book tests as I can which takes alot of the stress off of the students and limits their "need" to cheat. Otherwise, I make sure students are seated so that their view of their peers test answers are hard to see and make my presence known. I have had no incidents of cheating thus far.
Change up your type of assessment/evaluation mechanisms you use. Give a student a rubric and ask them to self evaluate, or give it to a classmate to evaluate and give feedback. Assess participation, contributions to class. Change up your examinations every term. Give two versions of a test at the same time with the same questions, but in different order, especially when you are using a Scantron form for answers.
First off... No cellphones! I would include not backpacks or purses nearby as well, but that might cause a security issue.
Having multiple versions of a test reduces cheating because even if someone were to look at their neighbor's exam it would not be the same questions.
If there were room, I would spread out the class so there is an empty seat between everyone.
I like using different versions of a test. I also keep space inbetween students. The space is usually in the regular seating pattern so it dosen't seem like I think they will cheat.
