Write an article for publication in your school magazine suggesting at least two ways of by which cheating in the BECE can be stopped

Cheating is characterized as malpractice that not only affects the physical and mental health of the students but also prevents a fair competition. This directly affects the mental stability of the diligent students as well as they are being denied to their basic rights that cause a sense of discontentment and unwillingness to work hard which is detrimental to their growth and development. Thus, it has quadruple effects including the parents and teachers.

In order to resolve this problem in the BECE, the assessment style need to be altered. The assessment must test the intellectuality of the students and clarity of the concept using fresh examples(unplagiarized or copied) and arranging a blend of formative and summative assessments for them. This will compel the students to have clarity of the concept before answering the question and prevent cheating. Another way is to aware the students from the very beginning of their schooling about the significance of personal integrity and the ill-effects of cheating on their health, career, and life. This will help instill a feeling into the students to do things on their own and focus on their authentic learning and growth instead of relying upon cheating. This will promote the students towards real learning rather than just completing the formality.

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Sophie.