Finding cheaters using multiple-choice comparisons
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Finding cheaters using multiple-choice comparisons
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Re: Finding cheaters using multiple-choice comparisons
#2I don't particularly like the idea of harassing possibly innocent students. Innocent students might be under pressure with no proof of innocence, since they assumed to be guilty. They might do a cost/benefit analysis and admit guilt.
Also if cheating is really such a concern, why not just handle it in a similar way to the american GRE's or SAT's ?
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#3I did my undergrad in this gentleman's university. This author exemplifies the problem with Mac's education:
Student aren't cheating on multiple choice tests. Professors too lazy to do their jobs are.
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#4I don't particularly like the idea of harassing possibly innocent students. Innocent students might be under pressure with no proof of innocence, since they assumed to be guilty. They might do a cost/benefit analysis and admit guilt. Also if cheating is really such a concern, why not just handle it in a similar way to the american GRE's or SAT's ?
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#5I don't particularly like the idea of harassing possibly innocent students. Innocent students might be under pressure with no proof of innocence, since they assumed to be guilty. They might do a cost/benefit analysis and admit guilt. Also if cheating is really such a concern, why not just handle it in a similar way to the american GRE's or SAT's ?
When you suggest handling it like American GREs and SATs, what do you mean? Do you mean computer-given multiple choice tests? Or is there something about how they handle paper and pencil exams that you think should be widely adopted?
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#6Today I learned that "invigilator" is a word.
Re: Finding cheaters using multiple-choice comparisons
#7I did my undergrad in this gentleman's university. This author exemplifies the problem with Mac's education: Student aren't cheating on multiple choice tests. Professors too lazy to do their jobs are.
What is Mac? I didn't get that from the piece, he just started using it.
Re: Finding cheaters using multiple-choice comparisons
#8I don't particularly like the idea of harassing possibly innocent students. Innocent students might be under pressure with no proof of innocence, since they assumed to be guilty. They might do a cost/benefit analysis and admit guilt. Also if cheating is really such a concern, why not just handle it in a similar way to the american GRE's or SAT's ?
When you suggest handling it like American GREs and SATs, what do you mean? Do you mean computer-given multiple choice tests? Or is there something about how they handle paper and pencil exams that you think should be widely adopted?
A good start would be to not let students pick which seat they take the test in. They can still attempt to copy their neighbor's work but can't collude with someone to make it easy.
Re: Finding cheaters using multiple-choice comparisons
#9I did my undergrad in this gentleman's university. This author exemplifies the problem with Mac's education: Student aren't cheating on multiple choice tests. Professors too lazy to do their jobs are.
What is Mac? I didn't get that from the piece, he just started using it.
Apparently McMaster Uni? https://www.blogger.com/profile/03197609136976213552
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