How would you answer the following teacher interview question: What would you do if you noticed a student openly cheating on a test?
It is important that the response you give to the job interview question is truthful, relevant to the position, and shows value to the school district. The following could be a possible answer, or it may provide some ideas for you to tailor your response:
I would ask the student to come up to my desk. I would ask them what they were doing. I would maintain direct eye contact. If they were honest, I would say that this is not acceptable behavior and let them know I will be informing their parents and that they must make up the test at a later date.
If they were dishonest, I would say I would like to give them another test at a later date because this test is too easy for them. Then, I would note in my files exactly what I saw. I would then give the student an oral exam. If they did well, I would tell them I was proud, but I was not proud of what they did during the first test. I would let them know if this happens again, I will tell their parents.
If they did not do well, I would explain I witnessed them cheating, so they need to work harder and practice for future tests. I would also inform them that I plan to tell their parents and, in all cases, I would say that I do not expect to see this happen again.