How to Catch a Student Cheating on a Written Test

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prevention is better than cure.

   Before the exam begins, ask for all mobile phones, electronic devices and textbooks to be placed on the teacher's desk.
   
   Have the students clear their desk of everything but their pencil case before you hand out the papers.
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   Step 2: Remind the students of the rules and the penalties for cheating.

   , If the desk are designed so two students sit side by side, sit on student at the edge of the desk, at a 90 degree angle to their usual position. , They may be leaning in such a way that doesn't seem necessary for completing the paper.
   
   Observe them for a few minutes and, if you suspect cheating, walk down to them and stand behind them.
   
   You might see what they are cheating off, giving you enough evidence to cancel their test, and if you can't, it will still give them a strong warning. ,, He/she might think that they can do whatever they want, but don't attempt to accuse anyone of cheating when behaving this way. , Try to pay extra attention to students who talk a lot. , Give them some papers to practice for homework. , It could be basic questions on the topic.
   
   Be aware that shy students may seize up if you use this method and that, if it was a project, they are unlikely to remember exact details. , Be very vigilant in the next test to see if their standard has improved or if they were lucky with cheating in the previous exam.
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   Step 3: Separate the students or seat them in such a way that they cannot easily look onto one another's papers.

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   Step 4: Watch out for students who are glancing at their lap

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   Step 5: their pencil case or another potential hiding place.

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   Step 6: Maintain complete silence in the exam so whispering can be easily detected.

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   Step 7: If the student wasn't paying attention during class and you had to call his/her name

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   Step 8: he/she was probably cheating.

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   Step 9: If the student acts a little abnormal when you award him/her a pass

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    Step 10: he/she might have been copying someone else's paper.

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    Step 11: Always let students practice before a test so they can get the idea of what they are doing.

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    Step 12: If you are given a paper or project from a student which seems beyond their usual ability

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    Step 13: a quick oral test will usually determine if they know the information or if they were cheating.

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    Step 14: If a student did abnormally well and there is no evidence of cheating

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    Step 15: you should congratulate them and tell them you expect the standard to be maintained.

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