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  Case: The teacher quietly walks over to the student and removes the test
During a 5th grade social studies exam, a teacher thinks that a student is cheating by looking at another student's paper across the aisle. The teacher quietly walks over to the student and removes the test. She tears the exam in half and drops it in the waste basket. Upon hearing about this situation, the student's parents are angry and demand a response from the principal in regards they view as an improper use of power. What ethical and legal considerations should the principal contemplate when addressing this issue?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
If the teacher had any suspicions then they should have talked to the student after class. Then grade the test and if the answers were similar then have each student involved retake the test at different times. Ripping up the test in front of the student, especially when you do not know the truth, is disrespectful and rude.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: If the teacher clearly saw the student looking at another students test then the test should be taken immediately.
Rated On: October 18, 2015 10:54 pm
Rated By: punybu
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I don't think that is the best solution, but I agree with the logic behind your answer.
Rated On: October 19, 2015 2:08 am
Rated By: eRymaT
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree, it is rude
Rated On: March 1, 2016 8:39 pm
Rated By: daPaJa
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: if the person was copied off it's not their fault
Rated On: October 16, 2017 3:33 am
Rated By: guXyLy