Despite a rise in exam cheating and students collaborating online, most unis are not returning to pen-and-paper tests.
Universities are grappling with a record surge in examination cheating attributed to online assessments, made common during the COVID-19 pandemic, but most NSW institutions are not returning to widespread pen-and-paper tests.
Sydney University reverted to pen-and-paper exams for most students studying in Australia this year, following the large rise in detected cheating. The institution says it has so far recorded a 45 per cent drop in exam misconduct. In the second semester 5.5 per cent of exams will be online, with international students required to be on campus.Despite the rise in cheating and the end of social distancing requirements, UNSW has largely not returned to pen-and-paper tests.
The University of Wollongong said most exams were conducted online and the “overwhelming majority” of students conducted their studies honestly. University of Western Australia academic integrity expert Guy Curtis said some universities liked online exams for reasons including their marking efficiency, lack of need for physical venues and an ability to avoid paying or organising people to supervise.
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