Hi Jason,
I have a simple way of reducing cheating, I let my students know that they are being watched.
Patricia
Hi Sean,
Sadly, the cheater really is cheating themselves. Nothing is gained from cheating, if only we can get students to undertstand this.
Patricia
Hi Shannon,
The best way to minimize students cheating is to simply let students know and see that they are being watched.
Patricia
I have fairly small class sizes so the students are able to spread out through out the class room without the worry of them cheating from a neighbor; and all things are placed inside their bags underneath the tables so everything is out of site. So far this seems to work pretty well for me. I do like the idea of having different forms A,B,C same material different formate for the tests. so that they are all different as well.
I have used a few ways to reduce students cheating abilities. One is the A-b-c-d-e-test format. The only bad part of that is having to grade multiple versions of tests. other than that it is a great way to reduce the ability to cheat. Another way I use is to Move the students away from eachother so that it's very obvious if there looking at their neighbors paper. I also wonder the room while their testing to have a presence. It seems to be working pretty good.
As the module suggests, I think that being observant is the best way to reduce cheating. I like to observe the room from many angles while students are taking exams, so that way my presence is known and I'm able to get a number of different perspectives. Also, the students know I'm readily available should any questions arise.
Stanley, this is a great method. I also discuss that cheating breaks the trust between the student and teacher and cheating only ends up sheating the person cheating.
Hi Cecelia,
This is certainly a way to minimize cheating. Wow, evidently a monkey wrench was thrown into the plans of the student who generally makes 100 and dropped to an 84...
Patricia
I tried the separation of students by one seat method. It did seem to work. One student who continually makes 100s only received an 84. It also reduced the amount of conversation I had to deal with. The students who normally ran out of time, did not this time. The scores on average were higher.
Hi Robbin,
Cheating is absolutely unnecessary! Students should seek additional help if there is a need.
Patricia
If a small group I separate the students to one student per workstation. In a larger group giving different exams is a great idea. I also walk around frequently to monitor, what they are doing, so they know I am paying attention to their actions.
Getting to know your students is one way we can reduce the opportunity for cheating in our classes, such as knowing their work style i.e. their “voice†in essays.
you can seperate the students a couple of desks apart
I stress that there is ample instructors and time to help students learn the material so there is no reason cheating is necessary to try to pass
To prevent cheating I continually walk around the room and make sure there is nothing on their desk when taking tests. However, I do have a major problem in my class with plagarism. Every quarter there are at least 2 students who blatenly copy and paste their work. HOw much more obvious could they be when the font is different, blue and underlined like a hyperlink. I continually remind my students that I will catch plagarism, because I do check your resources listed. I then send the students down to our Dean of Faculty who then will write them up. 3rd time they are suspended from school. 1st time is to fail the assignment. I make the policy perfectly clear and it usally works.
I agree that walking around the room helps. If I see students who appear to have "wondering eyes" I just announce out loud "Keep your eyes on your own paper". It puts the student on notice without a personal accusation.
I do all online tests that scramble the questions.
I also have each student sign a learning contract, of which, academic integrity is a part.
Hi Heather,
I like it! You do what's best for the students by giving essays to assess their learning. You do not do what easiest for you, such as the simplicity of the grading of a T/F or multiple choice test. Continue to put students first!
Patricia
Hi Heather,
I concur! It is definitely a great way to reduce cheating. I like how you make your students put their explanations in their own words. As instructors, we do know what our students are capable of.
Patricia
Hi Christopher,
I know at some institutions it is policy that instructors are not allowed to work on tasks while students are testing. The instructors must carefully watch students during test time.
Patricia
