5 ways to prevent students from sharing a Google Quiz?

I was asked this great question by a fellow friend and educator last week about how to help another teacher eliminate students from sharing Google Quizzes. Students were sharing the quizzes to their friends ahead of class so they could prepare and see the questions.
For example, I give a quiz period 1. A student could copy the link and share to friends in a later period to prepare. Is there a way to prevent this?
At the time I was not sure what the answer was to this question. I was fascinated. How can we trump students who try to defy the system?
I should have known better. By now I should know that this constant tension is something all educators face. However, I to stop and think more deeply:
Is this question more about learning environments and control disguised as a tech question?
Now, before you answer I want you to know that I address both topic. The video will discuss some things to ponder about why this is a problem in the first place. AND then I deal with the reality that this is indeed an issue no matter how great our classrooms are there will always be that one kid who pushes the envelope. I share 5 ways in which you can minimize students cheating/sharing quizzes online.
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Shuffle answer order
Shuffle question order
Data validation
Turn quiz on/off
I cannot wait to hear other tips and strategies as well as future conversation about this topic as a whole.

[@morpheus6172]

well just so u all know , students watch this as well...

[@MohamedAhmed-jl2qp]

skip @ 3:50 you welcome

[@claudiaangelicabonillaesco1165]

tnks!

[@shannabourne4810]

Skip to 3:50 if you don't want to hear 3 minutes of his rant.

[@davidolvera9846]

None of this prevents students from screen-shooting the questions and sending them to friends.

[@sundaewitkowski3376]

I appreciate your rant on how you feel about looking things up. Most of us would agree with what you have to say. However, it added 3 1/2 minutes to the video before I could see the info I was looking for.

[@raymondwilhitearborviewhs6708]

Thanks for the video. One suggestion is that you would need to mark the "password" question to be "required". If not, the user could simply leave it blank and go on to the next section without entering a password.

[@julimazzola8246]

Would like to know if this is a possibility.. If I make a test and put in 10 sections, each section has 10 questions on different books or chapters we read/did through the year. Is there a way a student could pick any 5 of the sections they want ? and then another student picks 5 more sections? again all sections have 10 questions.. each question worth 2 points

[@pascaleco7338]

Thank you for the rant! Very true especially with online learning now. Do you know by any chance if questions are shuffled, if they are also shuffled within sections?

[@michaelharnett6542]

Thanks very much, Mr.Maurer. I didn't know about the data validation and making an assessment into sections. I'm about to try a unit test via google forms in our computer lab and I'm going to try this. Thank you.

[@elizabethbutler-arreola4766]

I didn't listen to the entire thing I stopped when he said "do we want our students to just learn it rote, what's the difference between the students getting the answers from a friend vs getting it through note cards or on the interned?" I want my language students to know the content not by rote but by practice. Having a peer just give them the answers without them having to practice the content first is doing them a disservice. It does matter how they get the information.

[@ginasanchez9431]

Sometimes you just needs a quick quiz with low level questions so this is perfect. One problem. If the kids go back to the link you made for them and TRY to retake the quiz, it will say "You have already taken this test." Then there will be an option there that says "see scores." If you have chosen to release scores immediately then the kids can just click on it and see all the responses and share them during lunch! I think you have to select "share after manual review" to prevent them from seeing the questions anytime they want.

[@mason4345]

GINA SANCHEZ fucking boomers.

[@josephpawlowski5810]

i would like a way where they don't get to see a summary of their answers after they finish...that could be easily screenshot, and sent to friends. even if they don't get a score, they know if they're smart that they could share the screenshot with others

[@shannonsanchez6843]

Would shuffling the question or option order affect my responses in sheets?

[@FifoF]

Nope, it won’t.

[@38hayyamus]

can i set a time limit? a timer perhaps? like they can only answer for 30minutes after opening the quiz, or after input of password?

[@chrisleigh485]

Aminah Parilla you can, but you have to download an add-on called Timify. There are KZbin videos on how to download and use this feature. I don’t know why Google Forms and Microsoft Forms hasn’t included a timer as a default setting, but I wish they would! I found the video. I hope this is what you needed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4fckmOglpKaosU

[@melbaguio]

Excellent, thanks for sharing

[@thelmahernandez9084]

Thank you for the tips. I am totally new to google classroom and forms. I am going to try out these tricks and see what happens.

[@YazminAbat]

Thanks!!! greater problems demand big solutions! had to watch twice but i will implement them.. they are more formal than quizizz or kahoot!

[@puvarasanchander6371]

. In quiz if we make 5 sections, each containing 20 questions. So total no. of questions will be 100. Students are expected to solve two questions from each section so that he can solve total 10 questions. Now can the students be assigned any two random questions from each section... so that each student will get different 10 questions in different order. Is this possible?

[@jacquelinecalderon1027]

That was awesome! Thank you so much! 😱👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@bryandeitherluza2962]

well, first and for most it is an assessment to know if they really understand and learned the concept and one way to verify that is through quiz and exam. They can study the topic but will not be informed on what specific question will appear because when they do they will focus on that question to remember or prepare their answer. And because of that you are not assessing their learnings anymore because they are aware of the question. It will no longer test their ability in studying because the question is already known. That's why teachers need to prevent this to happen --- the leakage of assessment questions.

[@janeborselli4033]

Thanks so much! I teach middle school computer science. Giving Grade 6 a quiz on hardware and software. I am teaching hybrid instruction and scheduling the quiz on two separate dates is a nuisance. Was concerned at home, virtual kids would be apt to cheat, but I agree with you, who cares? I already told them what will be on the quiz, I will time the quiz and tell them they can check the info. in the Google Classroom, if they get stuck...basicallly an open book (doc) test. This way they will have to know where to find the answers in the Google Classroom. I was also concerned with scheduling on two separate "in person" days because there may have been complaints with one cohort getting more time to study.

[@willkirk4965]

If you knew something about formative vs summative types of assessments, your commentary would be better suited and received. This was more of a lecture when I was looking for an honest discussion about the integrity of an assessment. Because we are a data driven culture in education, the accuracy of the data is critical. In formative quiz forms, there is no strict need to "guard" the answer set because students are "form"ing their understanding. These could be reading checks, bell ringers, exit tickets, etc.; however, with summative assessments, students must demonstrate a skill or stand in an SOL. "looking it up" is not a skill. I'd like to learn how others "protect" the integrity of their forms.

[@uuhbsj297]

Is there any way we can make it impossible for the students to copy the questions directly from the form and then paste them on the Google search bar to look for answers???

[@360DTF]

Your first question is rally to the point. Thank you for this eye-opener. David Jansen - The Netherlands

[@donedwards5301]

Thanks Mohamed and Shanna. But after listening to this I think I should have skipped to 11:01 and saved the time that I'll not get back. I'm thinking about his rant, and realize that when I'm asking students not only thought and knowledge questions in discussions I already am seeing this "Why do I want to know that? I can just Google it."

[@lurarexhepi3583]

Thank you for the video. If I make a test and put it in 10 sections, each section has 1 question. Can I shuffle sections, so each student has different sequence of the sections?

[@Budaunboy10]

every student will abuse u for sure

[@kristenbrown1621]

Thank you!

[@AbcNation]

Could you also "stop sharing" the quiz after the class in which you give it? wouldn't that make it inaccessible? That is, make it "private"? Thanks for the video. The data validation thing I did not know. Seems very useful. Thanks!

[@viktorbraffith6403]

Great philosophy. I use it all the time.

[@diegudr]

Sounds a lot like blaming the victim followed by "let them all get A's and participation certificates."

[@user-vy4wh6xz1s]

Why is there a question mark when the title is a declarative statement, not an interrogative?

[@tahiraiqbal9828]

Hi, is there any way of preventing the students from taking screenshot or recording the Google Meet (meeting)?

[@coffeechug]

Great question. I am not sure, but I will look into this for you.

[@muratozanaydin]

Thanks for the great video... Haters gonna hate, don't you worry mate!

[@RM-ju9ny]

As a teacher, how can I disable the mark as done in google classroom? I don't want students who did not turn in their homework to click mark as done.

[@NEHATHAKUR-mw2hs]

It was great video . Thank you .

[@kongmode]

Boom no answers suddenly, it was good , thank i will do that for my quiz one day

[@CurtisDensmore1]

The password is a great idea. Is it just to limit when the students have access to it? One pitfall with it is that the bottom of the screen says "never submit passwords through forms". I know you're not asking for a real password, but someone might get hung up on that.

[@AnibalTafur]

Curtis Densmore just change password for 'validation code'

[@pinchedominicana8845]

contemplating whether I should report this or not to or bent my teacher from seeing this

[@coffeechug]

What do mean report this? There is nothing inappropriate. You might not agree, but no need to report it for having a different perspective on things. Additionally, things have change so much from when I made this video that many of issues are now addressed with options that are available for giving a quiz.

[@CravingGyan]

Thank you Thanks alot It's worth to watch your video Intro was long Rest all good

[@mason4345]

😂

[@MahmudHasan-lh5ov]

wat if they just take a ss or a photo of it what about that?

[@missknowall]

Thank you so much for sharing this but please allow me to disagree. Yes, it does matter. Because the students are going to be graded and by cheating the real hard working ones are reduced to the level of those who didn't work at all.

[@aienliwanag]

I can hear my students saying your rants 😅

[@jervaiseennis9770]

The teacher did not ask your opinion. A question was posed, simply answer!

[@ljbeast18]

God dammit the teachers are getting smarter but we students will always be one step ahead

[@lcann8182]

Thanks for sharing. Your delivery would be better received if you did not judge educators prior to delivering the answer to the query. Again, thanks.

[@coffeechug]

I am not trying to pass any sort of judgement. I want to get us to think about our goals of the assessment first. If we are spending more time in avoiding cheating rather than developing high quality assessments, then we are missing out on something much more powerful.

[@erikabaldowin8591]

Less lecturing please and more technical help!

[@d_Howard]

How about this: Cheating is unethical. Benefitting from cheating reinforces this behavior long term. I don't want students learning this in my class, or benefitting from it. I have a responsibility to preserve the integrity of the system, and the validity of quizzes and tests. Teachers who fail to recognize the importance of morality in the educational system do more harm than good for their students.

[@purrplex8793]

Dont be mad for students to cheat. Some parents out there like mine have High expectations that we cant meet.

[@coffeechug]

Valid point. Lots of pressures on kids.

[@tristanbodle735]

Check out GoGuardian. A great tool to monitor students if they are using Chromebooks with a school login. Sync using google classroom. A game changer.

[@christopherpirkl114]

Make sure to mark the PASSWORD question as required, otherwise, it defeats the purpose!

[@emad_5069]

3:50

[@avikumarsingh4369]

Why, why would you want to share this? ):

[@reselabrea5534]

technica helpl please...thank you

[@Name-tj7iz]

Thank you this was helpful. Stereotypical teachers leaving unkind commentary is comical.

[@coffeechug]

Thank you for the message. I am just trying to make sure that when talking about ways to prevent cheating we provide a context and take a moment to make sure we are creating a culture of learning that works. I don't want the tips to be a GOTCHA! moment, but more to ensure that learning is taking place in an environment that works for all kids.

[@zackepperson]

+Kintanti_A I second that! Thanks for giving perspective and for helpful tips. I found the whole video informative.

[@coffeechug]

Thank you to both of you for the comments. I appreciate it. I really do. I know that posting a video opens oneself up to all sorts of comments, but to know it has been helpful is all I need to continue to share my learning journey.

[@vanity4795]

LOL IM A STUDENT

[@vanity4795]

AND NOW I JUST FOUND OUT HOW TO SHARE A QUIZ

[@vanity4795]

XDD

[@coffeechug]

Awesome! I would love a student perspective. What do you think of the ideas from a student lens?

[@vanity4795]

Woah I’m surprised u would reply

[@vanity4795]

Cuz like it’s not rlly a new vid

[@mskreidlerphysics3950]

This is unrealistic. Students have to pass standardized tests and those standardized test require students to regurgitate knowledge. Some tests require high-level questions as well but standardized test require DOK 1 questions always.

[@jordantorres7752]

boomer

[@iftekharhossain2936]

PLS USE LESS LECTUES AND GO TO THE FORMAT DIRECTLY. VERY BORING LECTURES

[@normanhousel809]

Are you nuts?

[@ahmadyoussef2614]

Sory but nothing new Only 11 min watching

[@morkvuthy2722]

You talked too much

[@lloydelvincurambao6055]

Bull crap

[@coffeechug]

Thanks for your insights. In what ways do you disagree? Always willing to learn from all.