Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Cheating Student I have this student whom I have caught cheating twice now. When I called her mother to discuss it she told me that her child never lied to her and told her that she did not cheat. The mother then preceded to ask me if I could be wrong about her daughter cheating. I explained the first time that I caught her motioning for answers from the student who sits behind her and that she even turned and asked for answers. During the second cheating incident, the student had a piece of paper with answers written on it between her legs. She had the piece of paper balled up in her hand when she turned in her quiz. I explained each situation to the parent and she continued to say I was wrong that her child would never cheat. The student has not tried to cheat again, but my fear/worry is if I catch her again that I am not sure how to approach it with the mother. The mother it seems will not believe me no matter what I say or even show her. So, what would be the best way to handle this situation if it arises? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) Your class obviously has a no cheating policy. Document the incidents of cheating and of you talking to the mother. Talk to your administration. If the student no longer cheats, great, but if she does, enforce the cheating policy. The mother will have to deal with it. If you have everything documented (keeping the cheat sheet that the student had would be a great start) the administration should surely support you.