Silktiger 3,227 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 So I'm in highschool right now, taking a class that most people are failing. There's this guy (fake name= Bob) in our class that's really good at the subject, so he's getting pretty much straight A's. Another guy (fake name= Matt) sits next to Bob, and blatantly cheats off of him. The way our class seating is arranged is half of the desks on one side, half on the other, and facing each other. Matt cheats so obviously that the ENTIRE half of the room across from him (including me) has seen him. This isn't a one time thing, I've looked up and seen him doing that thing where he covers a side of his face with his hand and peeks out of the corner of his eyes multiple times. Our tests are multiple choice too, so it's even easier to cheat. I made eye contact with him multiple times to try and get him to stop, but the minute he thinks I'm not looking, he goes back to cheating. At this point, it is really bothering me, because he is getting good grades unfairly compared to the rest of us that are actually trying and working hard. I'm not sure whether I should just ignore it, confront him, or tell the teacher. I really would like to confront him, and I know I'll have pretty much the support of the entire class, since they're my friends and #EVERYBODY KNOWS, but I'm kind of a timid person when it comes to things like that, and I really would like to avoid drama if possible. What should I do about this, it's really bothering me. I'm a person that really values morals in life, and seeing this kind of thing pisses me off so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North and South 4,680 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Is it possible to slip a note anonymously to the teacher about what is going on? Or even e-mail them requesting that you not be identified so that they can at least watch for this kid not to do it again? If you don't want to confront this guy alone, then maybe you can ask other people as well to come with you? I think you should talk about it in some shape or form. You're right, it's unfair to everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NATURAL NI KOISHITE 2,184 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Snitches get stiches anyways, just tell your prof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Soju 969 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Tell your teacher, but do it secretly. So that the next time there is a test the teacher can see it. They should put the smart guy in the front in the corner in a way that no one can cheat off him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILKSHAKE 8,076 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 REPORT HA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEOJU 4,405 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Well, it's what he chose to do. If he wants to continue as a parasite cheating off some other kid, he's the one who will never learn or give an ounce of effort. In my classes, everyone copies off each other. It's called "teamwork". Whoever tells a teacher is seen as ignorant and downright annoying. As long as you keep working hard and doing what you think is morally correct, what he does with his tests shouldn't be of importance. Either way, not everyone thinks the same way, so do as you wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silktiger 3,227 Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 Is it possible to slip a note anonymously to the teacher about what is going on? Or even e-mail them requesting that you not be identified so that they can at least watch for this kid not to do it again? If you don't want to confront this guy alone, then maybe you can ask other people as well to come with you? I think you should talk about it in some shape or form. You're right, it's unfair to everyone else. Wow I never even thought of the anonymous note thing, I think that will be the best way for me to go. I just want the teacher to know without directly implicating myself and getting involved in a bunch of drama that will probably end up ruining my year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irrelephant 4,710 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Please tell your teacher privately. I spent 6 years of my life watching a pretentious kid ace all of his history and english tests with notes under his desk. Every kid knew, but let him be. He walked away with an //award// for highest history average and got admitted to MIT. I kick myself every time I think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camelliabloom 4,557 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Let him cheat lol I hate snitches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abra 40,910 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Tell your teacher, but do it secretly. So that the next time there is a test the teacher can see it. They should put the smart guy in the front in the corner in a way that no one can cheat off him. or at the far back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffin 315 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I'm curious of what subject this class is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubberDuckyTai 2,731 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 So...the smart kid knows this other guy is cheating but lets him? Or does he not realize? I would cover up my answers. Anyways, tell the teacher in a discreet manner and tell her you want to keep it anonymous. I'd like to think I keep an eye out on all my kids so that they don't cheat, but sometimes I can't keep constant watch. As a teacher, I'd appreciate someone telling me about a situation like this. Good luck with this situation and with the class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dew 1,652 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Let him cheat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keskia 181 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Maybe you should talk about the situation with the student that is copied off... Because an anonymous note might be seen as him being the snitch and in that case might cause some problem for him (though I dont know how is your school, but in some somebody would get hurt over this matter). Nobody likes snitches, but well, you could ask for a seating change so you can sit beside the brillant student and the cheater would not be able to cheat anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVirginThotty 3,905 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Tbh girl...sip your tea...cause when it comes down to it...and the REAL test comes that the grade will be with you for life... you're going to know your work because of your trials and errors and he's gonna flop hard as fuck... sip your tea... and leave him be lol.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belly 1,081 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I will choose 1 from these 2 options: 1- talk to Bob first and go with him to tell the teacher, request the teacher to hide your and Bob's identities. 2- bring one or two of your friends who know what happened, inform Bob and tell the teacher, ask the teacher to keep it confidential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloupsidou 2,047 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Report him. Intellectual property > snitching. Snitches get stitches is the worst life motto ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets Get Layed 874 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Ugh I hate people like you. Let him do what he wants. You can either study or cheat like him. Why are you so worried about what someone else is doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silktiger 3,227 Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 I'm curious of what subject this class is AP US History lol which is the death subject for a lot of us >.< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets Get Layed 874 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Report him. Intellectual property > snitching. Snitches get stitches is the worst life motto ever. It's not a life motto. It's a precaution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cupcakes 887 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I'll be pissed too if I couldn't cheat like Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloupsidou 2,047 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 It's not a life motto. It's a precaution. Precaution of what? Getting punched? Another reason to report the heaux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuu-sus 847 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 lol this is so petty, leave the poor dummy alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHuzr 1,383 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Bob must knows that Matt cheats. Maybe they have an agreement of some sort. Obviously Matt has been cheating because he knows he can get away with it. If his cheating affects the class (grade) average I can see why it is a concern. If at least half of the class knows that Matt cheats, and if it bothers them, why don't they speak up? They may support you telling the teacher but is it because Matt cheats or that you're the one to point it out? If Matt is weighing the class down, everyone who knows he cheats and do not like the idea should tell the teacher as a group, not just you. Why only you have to take the fall? In life there are people who work hard and people who cheat. It's not fair for the people who work hard, but life is not always fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyami 642 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Tbh girl...sip your tea...cause when it comes down to it...and the REAL test comes that the grade will be with you for life... you're going to know your work because of your trials and errors and he's gonna flop hard as fuck... sip your tea... and leave him be lol.. Exactly. If you cheat your way through school you will learn it the hard way later on.. imo just let him be and focus on your own thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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