Princeton University Changes Test Rules

May 13, 2026, 20:59
USSociety

Introduction

Princeton University will now watch students during tests. They did not do this for 100 years. Now, students use AI to cheat.

Main Body

For a long time, students took tests alone. They promised to be honest. But now, many students cheat. A survey shows that about 30% of students cheated. Engineering students cheat more than art students. Students use AI and phones to get answers. Many students see others cheat, but they do not tell the teachers. They are afraid that other students will be mean to them on the internet. Now, teachers must stay in the room during tests. This starts on July 1. Teachers will watch the students. If a student cheats, the teacher writes it down. Then, a student court decides the punishment.

Conclusion

Princeton will watch tests this summer. This stops AI cheating and helps students.

Learning

πŸ•’ The 'Now vs. Before' Shift

Look at how the story changes from the past to today. This is the secret to moving from A1 to A2.

The Past (Old Way)

  • They did not do this.
  • Students took tests alone.
  • They promised to be honest.

The Present (New Way)

  • Students use AI.
  • Many students cheat.
  • Teachers must stay in the room.

πŸ’‘ Simple Rule for You: When you talk about a change, use these two markers:

For a long time β†’ [Past Action] Now β†’ [Present Action]

Example from text: For a long time, students took tests alone β†’\rightarrow Now, students use AI.

Vocabulary Learning

change (v.)
to make something different or alter it
Example:The school will change the exam rules next week.
test (n.)
a set of questions or tasks to check knowledge
Example:She took a short test in math.
watch (v.)
to look at something carefully for a period of time
Example:The teacher will watch the students during the test.
students (n.)
people who study at school or university
Example:Many students signed up for the course.
cheat (v.)
to act dishonestly to get an advantage
Example:He was caught when he tried to cheat on the exam.
honest (adj.)
truthful and fair
Example:She is very honest about her mistakes.
survey (n.)
a set of questions answered by many people
Example:The survey showed that many students cheated.
engineering (n.)
a type of study that focuses on designing and building things
Example:Engineering students work on building bridges.
phone (n.)
a device used for calling or texting
Example:He used his phone to look up the answer.
answer (n.)
a response to a question
Example:The answer to the question was 42.
teacher (n.)
a person who teaches others
Example:The teacher explained the lesson.
afraid (adj.)
feeling scared or worried
Example:She was afraid of speaking in front of the class.
mean (adj.)
unkind or harsh
Example:The mean teacher gave a strict lecture.
internet (n.)
a worldwide network of computers
Example:They connected to the internet to research.
punishment (n.)
a penalty given for a wrongdoing
Example:The punishment for cheating was a failing grade.