Hi Frankie,
Awesome way to minimize cheating. I simply watch my students like a hawk.
Patricia Scales
Every time I present a test to the class, I tell them which chair they will be in. This reduces the posibility of cheating.
We use almost 100% online quizzes and tests. We have the computer shuffle the questions. It is amazing how many times cheaters don't notice the questions are in a different order.
On Excel and Word Documents, I have students enter their name in a footer. It is amazing that the cheater will change the student name in the document and forget about the footer.
I WALK AROUND THE CLASS AND TRY NOT TO TURN MY BACK ON ANYONE.
Typically my students are spaced far enough apart that with paper tests they would not be able to cheat and all other materials are cleared from the desk. If I do have students right next to each other then I print 2 versions of the test: Questions are in the same order but the answers are scrambled.
Hi Misty,
This is what the instructor should do when students are testing...pace the room. Instructors should not be grading papers while students are testing. Instructors should be watching their students during test time.
Patricia Scales
ONE OF THE THINGS THAT I DO TO REDUCE STUDENT CHEATING IS TO MAKE MULTIPLE VERSIONS OF THE TEST. THIS WAY THE PERSON TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAVE A DIFFERENT TEST
I simply pace the room...
I stand at the back of the classroom to survey the room.
I also scramble my test questions and stay observant to my students while testing.
I reduce the opportunity for cheating in my classes by walking around the room maintaining good eye contact. Any student attempting to cheat, I meet with eye contact which usually stops it in its tracks.
Hi Gina,
Yes! You must listen and watch closely. My students know that they are being watched; it really decreases cheating.
Patricia Scales
By being aware of what's going on in your class.
Hi Jennifer,
First of all, when students break one of your rules, you address the issue right then because it will only get worse. Great idea about the 2 versions to deter cheating.
Patricia Scales
Position yourself in the back of the class, do not give opportunity, change the test content. Pay attention to the students, let them know that you acknowledge them, accept them and appreciate them. This reduces their need or want to cheat.
I have been thinking of ways to reduce student cheating in the past week, because I will give a midterm this Tuesday. The classroom that we use has stadium seating, and I am concerned about the back row, because I have noticed them trying to use their cell phones in the past, although one of my rules is that they may not use or check their cell phones while in the classroom. They obviously thought that I could not see them, but I could. I did not say anything at the time, but plan to address it during midterm advising.
Another issue is that the seats are close together and there are not enough seats for me to stagger their seating for the exam. I have decided to have them place all of their belongings at the front of the classroom where they will be safe and in plain view, and I am going to use 2 versions of the exam. Hopefully, this will prevent any attempts at cheating.
Hi Wayne,
An instructor really needs to be on their feet while students are testing. When students know that you are watching, they are less likely to cheat.
Patricia Scales
I have reduced the opportunity of cheating in my classes by casually walking around the room periodically during testing and, when possible, spacing students away from each other. I also try to instill a specific set of values, morals, and ethics that is relevant in the classroom and the workplace.
I establish a positive rapport with my class, discuss the importance of learning specific knowledge and remind them that not learning this particular lesson could very well result in a patient death: while incurring the wrath of the surgeon. Durring the exam I move around at the front of the classroom and gaze silently at the back of the classroom.
Walk around and stand behind that student.
