<p>One of my school's language teachers are off on maternity leave, so we got a substitute. Apparently a few days ago, her students in one of the classes asked for a hard copy of an upcoming oral test. This is allowed, but she gave them not only a hard copy of the oral test, but hard copies of the written exam as well. This teacher is a very nice person, and I'm 100% sure it was a matter of confusion on her side. </p>
<p>I'm appalled, however, that none of the students corrected her mistake. They all kept silent, and they now know all the questions. My private school keeps a very rigorous honor code; the punishment for cheating/plagiarism is severe. I'm pretty sure they wouldn't get expelled if they were found out, but it's incredible to me. I know the old teacher, and she always gives very fair, decent exams. This is blatant cheating, and taking complete advantage of two teachers that have been very trusting and fair in the past. I feel like I should tell the teacher, but I don't want to be found out as the "tattle-tale", either. </p>
<p>Are you in that class? If not, it's none of your business. If you are, there's not much you can do about it now. Would you get punished if the administration found out? In that case, you could write your sub an anonymous letter explaining the situation, but try not to be the tattle-tale.</p>
<p>I can understand how you'd be upset, especially if you studied your butt off, and everyone else got equivalent or higher grades from cheating.
However, you do risk social suicide should you tell and you should consider giving your classmates more credit. Just because they received the answers doesn't necessarily guarantee they'll cheat.</p>
<p>Do not say anything. Although it seems like the "right" thing to do, you will be severely punishing others. If your school has a tough honor code, numerous kids could get suspended for this, and colleges do not look lightly upon cheating/academic infractions. It doesn't sound like these guys are bad people, they just got a freebe and are taking advantage of it. You will look like a tattle-tale regardless and you'll be hurting these other kids very badly. If you really care that much about it, confront them, although I highly doubt anyone has the courage to do that; going to a teacher is the easy way out. Imagine how you'd feel if someone did it to you.</p>
<p>You also have to hope they have their own moral code. You can't run around policing everyone.</p>
<p>However, if they were cheating you out of $3 million dollars or the world's largest diamond-studded toilet, then I would rat them out to every teacher, nun, talking cartoon animal, and lawyer in a fifty mile radius.</p>
<p>I really don't even see this as cheating, but I guess it is fairly dishonest. I mean, the teacher gave them the test, it was her mistake. Certainly it's not the honorable thing to do, but they did not cause their unfair advantage.</p>
<p>Think of it as a learning experience. If the kids actually do the tests themselves and look up the answers, they'll probably have learned just as much as if they studied aimlessly. The students get high grades, so they're happy. The teacher thinks that he/she did a good job teaching, so she's happy. Wait...why is cheating immoral again?</p>
<p>I think you should tell your teacher, and let her do what she feels is appropriate. She may have realised the mistake, but is reluctant to take action on it. At least by raising it up to her, she has the impetus to do something. If she chooses not to do anything, at least you know you did something.</p>
<p>Pursue whatever course of action will make yourself feel best. If you get some giddy elation from tattling on them, then please, in the name of all that is good™ and holy™, tell the teacher in whatever manner you see fit. Personally, I couldn't give a **** if someone cheated on something (so long as I or any of my friends were not directly affected), so I wouldn't bother with ratting them out, but since you seem to be in such mental distress over this matter, just tell on them and gain some closure on this matter.</p>
<p>It is dishonest, but do not think that you have the right to be appalled if you will do nothing about it. Cheating is cheating, you will have to get used to it. Do not throw a fit though if you will not do anything about it.</p>
<p>grow up, people cheat, and you have to pick your battles. Why does it matter if a few kids do better in foreign laguage because they failed to correct the substitute on a logistical issue? Your life isn't being affected. There will come a time when someone is stealing your ideas or work, or when you are in a curved, grade deflated class with you getting screwed because you dont cheat. Learn to not be perturbed by the small stuff</p>