The Causes and Antidotes
Cause of Cheating Antidote
Content being tested does not feel relevant or valuable
Lack of focus on academic integrity and trust
There is more focus on grades than learning
There is high stress/ pressure around assessments
Students have no agency in the assessment process
Design meaningful assessments that are relevant to student’s lives
Establish academic integrity norms with student input
Make purpose of assessment to guide future learning
Shift from high-stakes tests to low-stakes assessment for mastery
Let students choose how they will demonstrate learning