duckedtape

rat him out rat him out rat him out

hopefullybright

I'd like to say to the OP- thank you. You give me hope that my generation has morals and values and isn't simply the group of crazies everyone makes us out to be. That being said, I agree with themathprof. However, stating outright your purpose or questioning his presence may put you in an uncomfortable position. If you could figure out a roundabout way to ask, that would help. I know that few people follow exact CB etiquette, (you have no idea how many students I know who run to the teacher directly after the test and give away essay and even MC questions) but it seems highly odd that he would just saunter into the room. I doubt he was trying to gain an unfair advantage, because if he was, he's not a very learned cheater.

JoeTrumpet

Wow, I'm shocked at how judgmental people are here about this. Like hopefullybright, I am pleased to know someone has the integrity to wonder about what the best solution is. I'm surprised integrity and honesty is looked down upon so harshly. I hope none of them end up at my university, since it uses an Honor Code that requires us to "tattle" on cheaters! I wonder if they condemn people who obey that Honor Code which they sign on every exam and before matriculating--sounds like they would. How sad.

Anyway, I would go with MathProf's suggestion. It sounds like he was doing something dishonest, and this should be taken care of one way or another. Maybe notify an official at your school. Unlike others, I can't say I'm concerned about what will happen to your teacher: he broke a rule, and should face the consequences, whether ETS's or the school's.

Unbelievable what people are saying to you. Of course you should consider the repercussions of your actions, but don't let anybody convince you against doing something you know is right, whatever you decide that to be.

Best of luck.

awf7285

I cannot believe how all these people are completely downplaying the situation! Breaking the rules is a big deal, no matter the infraction. I say it speaks really well of your integrity to take it upon yourself and report your teacher. You should be concerned by the fact that he is in the room, glancing over your shoulder...and perhaps he will be giving future students unfair insider information. It's not right, and whether or not you question the CB's rules, they exist and are not to be broken.

Follow your instincts and do what is right, although you are not obligated to. "Tattletale-ing" should be the least of your concerns, given its juvenile implications which help less integrity-minded people justify their actions.

xSteven

You people are ridiculous, he wasn't giving anyone answers.. you're lucky you even have teachers to teach you AP material. If he was sitting one-on-one with people, pointing at answers.. just.. wow. I've heard of teachers that go one-by-one with the students that took the test and asked about the FRQs, MC, passages.. it's not hurting anyone, they'd sort of enjoy knowing what to teach for an exam that reflects their abilities.

elizlan

I wouldn't say anything. It's against rules but some can't afford to take those tests more than once (that is, unless you get to retake it free of charge) and you could be jeopardizing something important to your peers. I think your teacher is an idiot for doing that though.

In this case, the right thing, at least on a post-conventional level of thinking, would be to not say anything, even though a rule was broken.