Nobody likes a cheat; or at least that’s the way things were for most of my 65 years. But something has changed. Some kids and some of their teachers see things a little differently!
From the DC’s Washington Examiner May 18, 2011.
Is cheating on tests happening elsewhere?
From NY-Times February 12, 2010: Experts Say Schools Need to Screen for Cheating. Or from Education Issues September 16, 2007: Cheating Is On The Rise. Or from this December 9, 2010 article: Spotlight on cheating in the school system. Or from Education Portal.com August 4, 2007: 75 to 98 Percent of College Students Have Cheated. And from Science Daily May 12, 2010: Most High Schoolers Cheat -- But Don't Always See It as Cheating, Study Finds.
So what do you think?
Do you think school cheating’s a problem? If so, what do you think should be done about it?
1 comment:
Cheating is a problem and has always been a problem. Unfortunately, there will always be rule breakers and people who try to find new ways not to get caught. If they do get caught they should be severly punished (teachers students, whoever).
I tend to look at the big picture so I must remind you that this is not a school problem - it is a societal problem!! Look at some of the reality TV programs that are the rage where people lie and cheat to get ahead and win the big prize! Look at insdier trading. Look at the news. Is it a wonder that some kids and adults cheat?? As in so many areas this lack of responsibility starts at home.
I do find it ironic that the results that made Michelle Rhee the darling of school reform turned out to be "suspect".
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