Question 7 • Social Problems 1: A World in Crisis (IS)
Pedro has been a science teacher for over 40 years. While he very much enjoys his students, he is really concerned about the amount of cheating he sees as it seems to have escalated in the past decade. What larger trend in education is Pedro noticing?
Answer
A
Widespread internet access has made it much easier for students to cheat.
B
American education has largely given up on addressing cheating in schools.
C
Other countries do a better job instilling appropriate values in their students.
D
Standards for education have increased, making passing classes more difficult.
Explanation
Pedro is noticing that cheating has become easier as internet access has spread. Students can quickly find answers and share information online, which may contribute to more cheating than he saw earlier in his career. The choice “Widespread internet access has made it much easier for students to cheat” best matches this trend.
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