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Assess students frequently to catch cheating before it becomes a bigger problem.

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  • Cheating happens, especially when using tools (like CodingBat) where answers are openly available online.
  • Assessing students frequently uncovers cheating and discourages it.
  • This also helps students stay on track, preventing them from falling too far behind.

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