why students cheat

Topic: Why students cheat? It is generally believed that the problem of cheating in exam is not a new challenge to schools’ authorities in Vietnam. But academic dishonesty was not concerned as a striking issue for the government until Doi Ngo Scandal happened in May 2012. The biggest question is: why do students cheat? You can have a list of answers for that question, but in my opinion, the main ones can be listed as following. Lack of skill, knowledge and ability to pass the exam is the first reason that makes some students cheat. Some students don’t have enough self-confidence, others are simply so lazy that instead of studying hard, paying attention to classes, spending time reviewing lessons and doing exercises, they try to cheat. On the other hand, there are some subjects which are too hard for students to pass without academic dishonesty. We have boring books and outdated teaching methods that gradually make students feel more and more exhausted after every single lecture. History is a typical example. The second reason that makes some students cheat is the fear of failure. When they fail an exam, they have to face not only the disappointment from their parents who have already put so much pressure on them but also the obsession of being looked down by their friends. In addition, most students are affected by the educational environment. In a class where everyone cheats for better results, if you are the only exception, you will be seen as the nerd who deserves being alienated from other “normal students”. Owing to the thought that everyone cheats at one time or another, some students believe that their action is not wrong at all.
Last but not least, our society values education very high. Good grades can determine your future, and going to college to get a degree seems to be the only key to success nowadays, therefore students see cheating as a way to expand their job opportunities in real life. That conception has existed for years, and it leads to