Cheating happens all the time. Every test or quiz I have in one of my classes there is the same group of people with a cheat sheet getting A’s when they know nothing. I never report them because I don’t want to be seen as a bad friend but I also want to. I want them to know that what they are doing is wrong and could get them in serious trouble later in their life. It’s better for teenagers to learn the consequences of cheating now rather than later. I feel as though I am in the same situation as the boy in the article.
Cheating has become a more prominent problem nowadays. Ever since we were little kids we were taught not to cheat, cheating is bad, you will get caught. At one point in our life, we all have cheated whether it was a problem on a homework assignment or an answer on a test. The pressure to succeed and do well has put a wrench in young people's minds. In my opinion, I don't think it is my job to decide whether or not someone is in the wrong or not. I think that the teacher, ultimately, should make that decision.
Although everyone is taught from a young age that cheating is bad, and as we grow older teachers try everything prevent cheating, it happens. It’s just a fact of life. Whether it’s a small homework assignment you forgot to do, or a huge test you didn’t study for, everyone, especially in high school, cheats. Even though it is very common, the consequences are very severe. If you get caught cheating, it could go on your transcript and affect your future. For this reason, no I would not turn someone in if I saw someone cheating. I would not want one mistake to affect their chances of getting into college, when it very easily could have been me facing these consequences.
I have cheated in the past, I knew each time it was wrong, but the pressure to succeed to be top of your class get into that really good college has many times won out over my conscience. I have never personally been caught, I was a snitch when I was younger 5th/6th grade, but don't tell on anyone anymore, because how am I supposed to know why they are cheating, maybe they are trying to get a scholarship because they can't afford college.
The article states "cheating has gotten worse in the recent decades," which I believe as cheating has become so prevalent, from getting the test answers to just copying and pasting someones presentation. All types of people cheat from the students at the top of the class to the very bottom everyone has goals and sometimes cheating is the easiest way to obtain these goals. While everyone pretty much cheats it is most certainly fundamentally wrong, and most of the time the people that cheat on a constant basis end up getting caught, therefore in my estimation cheating and not even out in the end.
Ever since we were little we have been taught cheating is bad, your only cheating yourselves but no matter how many times someone says that people will still cheat. As stated in the article, “ cheating has gotten worse in the recent decades- in part because of increased pressure for good grades and scores among college-bound students.” We have had it drilled into our heads that in order to be successful in the future you have to do great in school. Nobody wants to fail in fear of their future.
If I saw someone cheating I would not report them because you do not know what's going on in that’s person’s life like the article stated. You never know when you will be placed in that same situation and you wouldn’t want anyone to tell on you. Whether it be from cheating on a homework assignment to a test, cheating is not right but everybody does it at one point of their days in school. If a student decides to cheat on one thing because they had a rough day, or forgot about it, I don’t think they should immediately be labeled as a bad student and should be punished.
As the article mentioned, cheating has become a more prominent problem nowadays partially because of the increased pressure put upon modern day students. I see these types of things happening every week, whether it being a kid in the back of the classroom looking up the answers on their phone to a frazzled friend copying down another's homework that they forgot about. Honestly, I wouldn’t report if I saw someone cheating, because I don’t know why they’re doing it and what’s going on in their lives. Maybe there’s a deeper reason for what their doing and they feel as if it’s their only option, maybe they feel like they’ll never be able to grasp what they’re learning so they turn to the easy way out. Who knows, but it’s not up to me to discipline them for what they’ve done.
We have all seen cheating before. It happens all the time and there is really nothing you can do about it. Like the article said it has only gotten worse in the past couple of years. If I saw a bunch of my friends cheating I wouldn't report it, even though it is bad. I know if they keep doing it, its only gonna get worse for them. when its time to take the final they won't be able to cheat because the finals always have Procters and are highly monitored, so what they deserve will be reflected in there grade.
Personally, I would never rat out a friend for cheating. As students, we are all being put in a situation where how we perform indicates where we stand for the rest of our lives. At a young age, this is very stressful and a lot to handle. Everyone cheats at some point, and if we're being honest I don't blame them.
As the article states, schools are now putting more pressure on good grades, and less on the learning aspect. Of course it would be better not to cheat, but unfortunately most people would rather get the grade and skip the learning.
Personally, I would never rat on a friend for cheating. We live in a society where how you perform in class decides how you live the rest of your life. At this young age, that is a lot to handle.
As the article says, schools have started focusing more on the grade, and less on the learning aspect. Everyone cheats at some point, and personally I don't blame them. I can assure you me and every single one of my friends have been in this situation at least once. Nobody wants to fail. That being said it is still wrong and unethical.
Cheating.... its wrong and we all do it, if you say you have never cheated in middle school or high school you are most likely lying. I don't encourage it. I do know that people cheat, and personally i do agree with this article and say that cheating has gotten worse over the years, i would say that school puts pressure on good grades and not learning so people cheat to get the good grade and not learn. I don't let people cheat off of me, I put blood sweat and tear into my work and worked my tail off to get a good grade and to let someone see it for 2 minutes an be done is honestly aggravating and I don't think its very honest, it doesn't benefit them in the long run at all. I have seen it happen and its not a nice feeling.
If I caught my classmates cheating on a school assignment, I probably would not tell on them. First of all, if I tell the teacher, that person will establish a negative feeling towards me, some people will even make trouble for you after school, etc. Secondly, when someone is cheating, they are ultimately deceiving themselves. When they really face a challenge in real life, how can they cheat then? As a result, my opinion is to ignore people who are cheating to avoid any trouble, and for those who cheated, they will taste their consequences later on.
On the other hand, If they are cheating off of me, I would not just let it go. I feel that is an invasion of privacy, with the direct breach of our school’s code of conduct, I would tell on them. After all, cheating is bad and against the school rules. It is unfair to those who really put in the efforts to study and taking on class works legit to get the same or if lower grades than the person who cheats.
Growing up I always lived by the saying snitches get stitches.As a young child I believed this statement to be literal so I always tried to abide by it due to the fear that I will receive stitches.Even as a young adult I still live by this saying. Stitching is something that is looked down upon by many.It is basically an unspoken rule in today's generation that you shouldn't snitch.That is why if I were to ever see a classmate cheating on a test I don't think I would be able to bring myself to snitch on them.Cheating is wrong but I don't think it is my place to tell on that person.He or She would be held accountable for their own actions so there's no need for me to get involved.I would also be looked down upon by my classmates if word was to get around that I snitched.As I stated previously snitching is looked down upon so I would most likely become an outcast among my classmates.The only person who could probably benefit from me snitching would be my teacher.Sure I may receive a metaphorical pat on the back but it won't be worth all the taunting I would receive from my fellow classmates.
Cheating is very common at my school and is especially common for students working on small tasks, such as homework assignments. I witness a form of cheating often, at least a couple times a week. Usually it is a friend copying a almost insignificant homework assignment, and I rarely see any other type of cheating. When I see somebody cheating I usually do not try to make them stop, and I do not tell any school staff members. I don’t tell on my classmates because I think that it is not my job to get others in trouble. Students cheating on such small homework assignments are just trying to get a few points for something they could have easily done if they had a little more time or used their time at home more wisely. I think that there are situations where cheating is excusable, and I don’t think that it is my responsibility to figure out who should be in trouble and who is not. Personally, I think the teachers at my school should do a better job at checking who is cheating and who is not, as in my opinion, the teachers do very little to make sure that their students are not cheating. I don’t think that there’s any reason to put someone in a terrible situation for such a minuscule mistake. In my opinion, the only time that cheating is inexcusable is when students are cheating on a test. Even if I did witness a student cheating on a test, I would not tell the teacher as the teacher should be responsible for making sure the legitimacy of their students test answers.
If I caught my classmates cheating on a school assignment or test, I would not tell on them. I believe that cheating on tests is caused by a greater emphasis being placed on getting good grades rather than the importantance of truly understanding concepts. With all of the competition in the school system, test scores are a way to categorize the students in terms of intellectual ability. This is why students put good grades over comprehension. Both my friends and I have been In this situation before and I did not tell on them because I myself have cheated on assignments that I didn’t fully comprehend and it would be hypocritical to tell on them. I think that a greater importance should be placed on true learning rather than on test scores etc which penalize students.
I once had a student who gave me his test paper with the answer erased I told him “Nick, you had the right answer and erased it.” He said, “Mrs Mikula, I happened to see the paper next to me and wrote it down but then I realized it wasn’t my answer so I erased it. “. I called his Mom and said “you must be doing something right”. I commended him and told that story every year to my students who admitted they would not have erased it. It’s a great true story to tell then ask students if they would follow suit. Thank God for Godly teaching at home.
Honestly, if I caught my classmates cheating on a school assignment or test, I would not tell on them. Cheating, nowadays, is only done as a result of the pressure placed on students to get good grades. It seems as though grades are more important than actually learning and comprehending the material being taught. Personally, I have been in this situation before where I saw my peers cheating but I decided against telling on them because they are affecting their own future. As long as I understand the material and am able to do well on tests and assignments without cheating, I will do so.
I honestly can't say if I would tell on a friend for cheating or not. There are so many variables I'd need to consider before making up my mind to tell. I have seen my friends cheat before, but I haven't ever said anything. Like the article said, people often cheat because of pressure. I think instead of focusing on trying to get rid of cheating, we should try and help people feel less pressured, so they don't feel like their only option is cheating. This isn't to say they shouldn't care about a bad grade, but I know so many people who will tear themselves apart because of bad grades. I think parents, students, and teacher alike should try and understand that a bad grade isn't the end. You should strive for improvement, not perfection. If people can understand this, they may be less compelled to cheat so often.
Although I would never cheat myself, I find it very extreme to report someone who is cheating. I understand that it is unfair to the classmates who study and try their hardest on their tests but people who cheat will eventually be affected by their actions. Even if they are never caught, they will one day need the information that was on the test and they will not have it because they cheated. If they believe that cheating is the best way to get ahead in life, then that is their decision. I know myself that cheating is not the best way to become successful and that is enough for me.
Academic dishonesty has been around for years and years. However, in this age of technology, being academically dishonest has only become easier and more tempting. The idea of cheating on a school assignment or test can be extremely annoying to those who actually studied. I remember when in my freshmen year of high school, my class was accused of cheating. Our teacher turned out to be correct when he found that one of my peers had found the quizzes online. As a consequence, our quizzes began to only be made by our teacher. I knew that my peer had found the quiz online, however, I figured that he was doing no harm to me. He was only hurting his own intelligence because he would eventually be tested on this chapter, and he would have to actually study this time. I don't feel that I should be the one to report them. When someone cheats, they are affecting their own grades since they will rise only to fall back again. I just observe and move on with my own academic career. No matter what the teacher does to avoid cheating, I should always be ready for his quizzes whether they are made by him or the textbook. Cheating can only help you for so long and if my classmates want to find out how much time it'll last, so be it.
If I caught my classmates cheating in class, I probably would not tell. I wouldn´t tell because they probably had trouble understanding the subject. If I know them personally and know that they do their schoolwork half-heartedly, I probably still wouldn´t tell on them. With all honesty, I have cheated in my past years if I did not understand the material. I usually don´t help my classmates cheat, I just see them and keep to myself. I´ve literally watched someone cheat on a test I found easy but in Classical, students usually realize when a test can´t be cheated on. They usually understand when a test is too important. If you don´t speak on it, it never happened.
If I caught a friend cheating on a test I would see them after words and ask if they needed help studying or something like that. If they needed help if they declined I would just ignore it. Something my father always says is "you can't lie if you don't speak" I stand by this rule.
Why should i tell on him ? It seems really unfriendly and stupid when you are telling on someone of your friends just because he's cheating, moreover it can ruin your friendship. It's his choice and there are many different situations in which you'll have to cheat too, and if you two are real friends no one will snitch. Also, if u can consider snitching person as your friend u definitely have to overthink your life)).
So there's just no reason to do that, only jelaousy.
I hate that feeling when you are in the middle of an exam you studied countless hours for and then the person beside you is staring at your Scan Tron bubbling in all the same answers. While it makes me furious, I don’t want to be that one person everyone hates always following the rules and being a teacher’s pet. I feel like we have a moral code, us students. When someone cheats, don’t tell on them because you will surely end up in a situation when you need to do the same. When that time comes around, you won’t want anyone reporting you. Also, you have no idea what’s going on in the cheater’s life as the article concluded. Maybe their home is an unsuitable environment where they have to attend to all the cooking and cleaning, leaving them no time to study. I believe it’s better to just stay silent and not get caught up in their issues as the full story is unknown and you could potentially ruin their chances of being successful.
Just to get this out there, I'm not saying cheating is the best way to pass high school, but if we’re being completely honest, I'm pretty sure every single kid in high school has cheated. And yes, convincing yourself that it was only a small peek is still cheating. What I do know, is that just because a student cheated on a test doesn't make them a bad person. For all you know they could’ve been having a really bad day, are tired from all the stuff a normal high schooler goes through, and completely forgot they had a quiz. Sounds familiar? It does to me. I think that one time you cheated should not come to define you as being a careless student.
For me telling on someone really depends. In general I don't think I would. Wanting to cheat is their own business, now whoever they’re cheating off of...that is a different story. If that person feels their learning and hard earned studying is being compromised by all means report it. Some people feel that it's not a big deal. I’d say out of those two categories I’m probably in the middle...drifting toward the second.
Whether or not someone should be reprimanded or “told on” for cheating, like anything, really depends. Do they cheat often, or is this their first time? Does the whole class believe they were not properly prepared for this test? Are they struggling with problems outside of school? There are so many questions regarding what should be done about cheating and how you should feel, it's difficult to have one definite answer.
I think that sometimes it is necessary and useful to cheating.If I caught my classmates cheating, I wouldn't tell them anything because it's none of my business.If the subject that we do not need, I believe that it is possible and write off. Why to Fill the head with unnecessary information. If the subject we need, it is better not to cheat, and to teach all by yourself.
When I was a senior in high school taking a course called Problems of Democracy (POD, we called it), I spoke to the teacher about the rather obvious cheating that my classmates were doing during his tests. (They had their notebooks open on their laps.) He simply ignored it. He knew it was going on, but he didn't care. By the way, his tests were very easy, and if you came in early the morning of the test, he basically told what the test was and gave the answers. They were all simple identifications of terms such a Communism, Socialism, etc. and required only one sentence as an answer.
While I believe that cheating is wrong and immoral if I caught a classmate of mine cheating I wouldn’t report them.
For one, their dishonesty doesn’t affect me in any way, it is their choice whether to cheat or not and they will have to live with the consequence of their decision. As long as those consequences don’t harm anyone else it is not my place to tell them what is right or wrong, they have to decide themselves.
Moreover, the majority of students cheat on exams because most schooling systems today value high grades more than student’s value learning. There is an immense amount of pressure put on students to get high grades, where I believe the focus should be put on learning and hard work.
In conclusion, as much as I think cheating is wrong I don’t think it’s my place to report a student who cheated on an exam.
If I will caught my friend cheating I would not tell on him, because this is his decision, he take risk and should know he get a punishment if he get caught.
every test there is at least one cheater, most of the time i am ignor and not cooperating.