How to Eliminate Cheating from an Introductory Computer Programming Course

https://doi.org/10.21585/ijcses.v1i4.13

Authors

  • Jacob Sukhodolsky Saint Louis University

Abstract

The problem of Computer Science students’ cheating in their homework assignments so far has been handled mainly through administrative punishment of the cheaters. The success of such an approach depends to a large degree on the ability of the instructor to recognize the fact of cheating, which is a complicated task. With a large number of students taking the course, identifying the cheaters sometimes requires considerable time. The author of this paper suggests a method of solving the cheating problem by changing the course grading policy. The suggested approach emphasizes the importance of regular checking of students’ understanding the course material.

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Author Biography

Jacob Sukhodolsky, Saint Louis University

Born in 1952 in Odessa, Soviet Union. Graduated Moscow State University in 1974. Received PhD degree from Yerevan State University, Armenia, in 1986. In 1989, emigrated to US. Work at Saint Louis University since 1995.

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Published

2017-10-31

How to Cite

Sukhodolsky, J. (2017). How to Eliminate Cheating from an Introductory Computer Programming Course. International Journal of Computer Science Education in Schools, 1(4), 25–34. https://doi.org/10.21585/ijcses.v1i4.13

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 4 (2017): International Journal of Computer Science Education in Schools

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