The discussion centers on the prevalence of cheating in introductory physics courses, particularly through the use of solutions manuals. Participants shared experiences of students copying solutions verbatim, often leading to easy detection by instructors. The conversation highlighted the importance of ethical considerations in academic settings, noting cultural differences in perceptions of cheating. Effective strategies for preventing cheating, such as randomizing seating and creating unique exam versions, were also emphasized as essential measures for maintaining academic integrity.
PREREQUISITESEducators, academic administrators, and anyone involved in maintaining academic integrity in educational institutions will benefit from this discussion.
elterrible said:In the upper level engineering courses its pretty much impossible to cheat on the tests. They are design problems, with each one taking up a page or more, so its not like there is just one letter or one line you can quickly copy from a neighbor, you need a page of calculations to answer the question, so you better be able to do it at test time.