Saturday, November 19, 2011

How can I expose cheating classmates?

I'm in all honors and am currently in the top 10 of my grade. I should be higher. However, all but one of those smarter than me all cheat on everything they do. One flat-out tells me he copies my answers, and the rest share their answers rather loudly (some of the teachers are hard of hearing). I need to figure out a way to expose them for what they're doing without telling the teacher directly -- Our teachers happen to have large mouths and I don't need 8 students that I'm in class with all day hating on me.

How can I expose cheating classmates?
This is a really difficult situation. Frankly, it's what pisses me off the most about cheaters -- they put you in a compromising position that is as unfair for the innocent bystanders, as the very activity they are engaged in.





It's a real conundrum.





You can look at it one of two ways. Experience has shown me that in the end, most cheaters pay. This is a bitter pill to swollow when you see scummy people try to take short-cuts and be seemingly rewarded in the short term. But over time, this usually bites them in the ***. They aren't learning what they need to learn, and it often hurts them when they are required to perform at a higher caliber later in their studies. More often than not, they attempt to cheat through that as well, and will either get caught or struggle when you do not. So even if you take no action, you will ultimately do better in life in most circumstances.





Second, understand that academics are a "game." Grades matter less than your ability to apply what you learn outside of the classroom in a real, work environment. Cheaters will almost always have difficulties adjusting to the workplace, where you can't just "cheat" through things. They are often exposed. Focus on yourself and stay honest and true, and you'll reap the benefits. Trust me, I know.





Finally, if you must expose them, find someone on the faculty that you truly trust and admire and approach him or her in private. Explain that you believe there are shennanigans going on and that the professor might want to keep a closer eye on how he or she administers tests. Understand that even when schools catch cheaters, these days the consequences are pretty soft. In my opinion, they ought to be expelled, period. But unfortunately, this seems to be a growing trend and it carries with it a certain amount of tolerance from administrators. Be prepared that very little will actually happen, even if they are caught. It's hard pill to swollow, but it's reality.





In the end, maintain your ethics and integrity and do the best you can. I've hired people who I now understand were cheaters and liars ... they exposed themselves fairly quickly regardless of their cunning and polish. Suffice it to say, they no longer work for me.





Take comfort in that and do what's right by you. You will be repaid eventually.





Best of luck!
Reply:the answer is not to! understand people who copy. if they do copy at a right age, then they know what the consequences are. primarily they wont learn anything. then its their fault if they dont learn anything. its their fault they cheated. it doesnt matter if u dont place well in class, as long as u know what u have to do in case u have a job.
Reply:YES, I was in the exact same boat, I was #10 in the class, behind 2 cheaters. Try to drop an anonymous note to the teacher (on the desk or in their mailbox) telling them the situation and what students to look out for.


Good luck!
Reply:raise your hand while they are cheating, and try to get the teachers attention so she can see herself
Reply:Oh boo hoo.





There are going to be cheaters everywhere. If you can't handle them in high school, then you're not going to be able to handle them in the real world.





I find it rather interesting that you just KNOW that all of these kids are cheating. I am sure that the administration will believe these kids over you (after all, it is 8-who happen to have a higher GPA than you- against you, the rock at the bottom)...Get over it.

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