2.6 What happens in the case of malpractice in an assessment task?
Malpractice is any activity undertaken by a student that allows them to gain an unfair advantage over others. It includes, but is not limited to:
(a) copying someone else’s work in part or in whole, and presenting it as their own
(b) using material directly from books, journals, CDs or the internet without reference to the source
(c) building on the ideas of another person without reference to the source
(d) buying, stealing or borrowing another person’s work and presenting it as their own
(e) submitting work to which another person such as a parent, coach or subject expert has contributed substantially
(f) using words, ideas, designs or the workmanship of others in practical and performance tasks without appropriate acknowledgement
(g) paying someone to write or prepare material
(h) breaching school examination rules
(i) using non-approved aides during an assessment task
(j) contriving false explanations to explain work not handed in by the due date
(k) assisting another student to engage in malpractice
A panel comprising the Director of Teaching and Learning and relevant KLA Leader of Learning will review any cases of suspected malpractice. If malpractice is proven a zero mark will be awarded.
2.6.1 Is the late submission of a task or a non-serious attempt considered malpractice?
Late submission of assessment tasks may be malpractice where it is proven to be a deliberate mechanism to gain advantage over other students. Students may submit overdue assessment work for a variety of other reasons not considered malpractice.
Submitted work may be classified as a non-serious attempt where it is frivolous or offensive. Failure to reach a level of achievement does not necessarily constitute a non-serious attempt.