Kids Cheating on Tests by Text Messaging

Cheating on tests via text messaging has become prevalent during this cell phone/iPhone age. 

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Although teachers keep their eyes alert for cell phones (not allowed during school hours in most schools), they often find it difficult to keep up with all the latest texting technology.

In surveys of kids who use cell phones to cheat, some know it’s wrong, but others appear to consider it okay. 

• They may take pictures of notes and text book pages to consult during tests.
• They sometimes text answers back and forth to friends.
• They may take a quick picture of the test and send it to friends who haven’t taken it yet, or to friends who can text them the answers.
• At some national tests, students are asked to leave their cell phones at the door, after it was learned they were sending copies of the tests, via camera phones, to friends in different time zones. 

What do your youngsters think about using cell phones to acquire answers for tests?  To exchange tests and answers with their friends?  To scan notes they shouldn’t be using? 

Have you ever asked them?