If you really want to help your students do not try to catch them cheating, try to prevent them from cheating. And, best way to prevent them from cheating while making them at least expose their minds to material is to ensure they read.

Oh, before you say, “that doesn’t work with math . . . Yes, it does. Require student also turn in their scratch sheet with their work. If student that has a blank scratch sheet is not able to do same math on white board at front of class, then you know.

The only time in a person’s life to instill in that person need to learn is when they are young. After that, they have already chosen path their life will follow. Teaching is one of noblest professions, and one of most difficult. But, I believe Teachers chose job out of love for knowledge and children. Keep striving to teach that one student that doesn’t seem to get it. And, if you haven’t yet tried it, make them read it.

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