Students don’t always learn the information they need for tests, quizzes, worksheets and homework.  When in a bind or stressed for time, many students resort to cheating resulting in a grade they may not have necessarily earned. 

We polled 50 students to see how often they cheat, and how they cheat.

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Always: 40%

Usually: 16%

Occasionally: 24%

When desperate: 12%

Never: 8%

Ask a friend for help (copy off their paper)

Always: 40%

Usually: 18%

Occasionally: 18%

When desperate: 16%

Never: 8%

Don’t need help on homework

Always: 8%

Usually: 26%

Occasionally: 16%

Rarely: 12%

Never: 38%

The students who don’t frequently do their homework on their own are dependent on that extra help when it comes time for the test too.

Hide notes under desk during the test

Always: 14%

Usually: 6%

Occasionally: 10%

When desperate: 8%

Never: 62%

Ask a friend who took the test already

Always: 24%

Usually: 6%

Occasionally: 14%

When desperate: 20%

Never: 36%

Peek off the smartest person around

Always: 28%

Usually: 16%

Occasionally: 8%

When desperate: 8%

Never: 40%

I remember the material for the test

Always: 34%

Usually: 16%

Occasionally: 10%

Rarely: 12%

Never: 28%