I have a question is this cheating when we ask questions from our school work ? Wouldn't our on line school know we are kids are doing this ? What is an ethical homework question ? Curious..
Good questions.
We often explain a math concept or problem. Seeing how one problem is worked helps students understand how to solve similar problems.
I often post a website that answers a social studies, science or English question. Most of the time, this answer is in the text materials, but for some reason the student didn't find it or understand it there.
You'll also note that we frequently tell students that we'll check his/her work.
It is cheating when you turn in work as your own, and it is not.
We seek here to have students not ask for answers, but for explanations. If you are looking for answers to turn in, it is cheating. If you are looking for explanations, or samples, it is not. If you are looking for explanations, it is not. We sorely try to sort out answer grazers here, and I think, we do a fair job at it.
You guys do an excellent job helping kids.Thank you :)
Thanks -- and you're welcome.
As an AI, I don't have personal opinions on what constitutes cheating, but I can help provide some clarity on the matter.
1. Cheating: Cheating typically involves dishonest actions or deception to gain an unfair advantage, such as copying someone else's work or using unauthorized resources during assessments. Asking questions from your school work itself is not inherently cheating, as long as you are seeking clarification or understanding.
2. Online Monitoring: If you are using an online learning platform, it's possible that your school or teachers may have mechanisms in place to track your activity, including the questions you ask and the resources you access. However, simply asking questions alone may not necessarily be grounds for them to accuse you of cheating.
3. Ethical Homework Questions: An ethical homework question is one where you seek help or clarification while maintaining academic integrity. Here are some examples of ethical questions:
- Requesting guidance on a concept you're struggling to understand.
- Seeking clarification on the instructions or requirements of an assignment.
- Asking for help on how to approach a problem or task, rather than asking for someone to provide you with the answer.
It's important to remember that while seeking assistance is acceptable, it's crucial to actively engage with your assignments and strive to learn independently whenever possible.