Get Your Students Hired
You can give two versions of the same test. Also, for on-line class assignments, you can have the student us "turn-it-in" to make sure it is not a copied documnet or one that is plageized.
Not only by providing ample spacing between students but the easiest technique that I employ is to have two versions of the exam. So that if there are two students per work station, one has version A and the other version B. Now this does not mean writing two separate exam, let's say it's a 50 question test, test one will be 1 -50, test two will start at question 25 instead of 1.
I teach in a tightly packed computer room. There are only two empty seats. The only available alternative is the lunchroom,where other students gather informally.
Other than by placing myself in the back of the room, can you suggest other ways of preventing cheating?
When I have exams/quizzes in class I use two versions of the exam. If a student cheats off of their neighbor, they are cheating off of a different test. It become very apparent when correcting the exam what has happened. At this point the student is met with privately and asked what happened on the exam. The Acedemic Integrity/Acedemic Integrity policies are reviewed with the student. I point out that not doing their own work will not help out the student and also the patient when/if they get to the Clinical Site. The student will also be put on Probation, if another incident occurs it will be grounds for dismissal from the program. We cannot allow students to get through the program by cheating, this would not be safe for the patients that they would be exposed to in the field.
On top of telling them the first day of class and on the syllabus, i always emphasize that they should be no cheating. There should be no textbooks or other papers on the desks, no student can help another, and they should not use the computer to search for anything. I always try to address the various ways they can cheat and make sure definitely tell them that it is not acceptable. beleive me, there are many ways students can cheat in these days of modern technology. i even tell them they cannot be using their phones to send text messages. After precisely telling them they cannot be cheating in any way or form, then you just stay there and watch. one sure way of encouraging students to cheat is leaving the class unattended. it is also better not for the instructor to busy himself or herself in other activities while students are taking the test/exam. Even if you have to be writing something down or using the computer, make sure you occassionally walk around the class to check what is going on. When doing this, you don't have to be too close because it is intimidating and can also distract some students i think.
Yes, this is quite work intensive, but effective. Even though I am of the school that believes cheaters are only cheating themselves, I have done this to establish that credibility is enforced here and that this behavior is not OK and will not be condoned.
for all my test I always let students move 1 seat over from each other also i stand in back of the class or walk around the class
By making different versions of tests and quizes and keep a very vigilent eye during the test.
I warn my students before every test or quiz that I have a no tolerance policy for cheating. If I catch someone it’s an automatic F. This has worked for me so far.
Positive reinforcement of morals doing honest work
Alternating test or giving numbered exams
Timed exams
State consequences for violations
I give three versions of the exam. I walk around the classroom during the exam and stand at the back of the romm where I have a good view of all.
One effective way of reducing cheating is the type of test you administer. Most instructors like to utilize multiple choice, true-false, or completion types of questions. I prefer the essay type of test since it limits the opportunity of cheating. I does take more time to grade but holds the student more accountable for the material.
I move and separate students into their own test-taking seats during exams. I also do not allow cellular telephone use during tests.
I'm a huge fan of the module's suggestion to stay in the back of the classroom, rather than sitting in the front. Students can readily see if your mind or eyes are occupied with something else for a few moments if you're in the front, and this will result in an opportunity for dishonesty. If you're in the back, it's more likely that they will either assume you are paying attention, or they will glance over their shoulder at you to first decide if you are or not. This larger, more obvious movement on their part can draw your attention to them in itself, and they will be discouraged from peering at their neighbor's paper.
Well sometimes once everyone is seated and ready for their test. I will have everyone take their pencil's and move two seats up or back leaving their things behind. I also walk around the room looking to see if anyone needs my assistance. This usually keeps them focus on their test.
One of the things that I do with my students is I give them each a different test. That way there is less likely the opportunity to cheat.
I emphasize at the beginning of the class that because they are adults, I don't expect cheating to be a problem. If they want to cheat, they will find a way, regardless of how many different test versions I prepare, so I make it clear at the beginning that I trust them, and that I will trust them until I am given a reason not to. However, once I have that reason, it will remain with them forever, and I am a fairly good person to have on your side.
I always explain to my students that cheating is only hurting them. If they do not understand the content then how will they ever be sucessful in their field?
I deny students access to any electronics capable of storage of data, assign seating, and always prepare more than one version of the exam. Different versions of the exam change the sequence of questions. Also, I always test in areas where students can be placed one person per table. Taking away "opportunity" greatly reduces cheating.