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Why Final Code Submissions Don't Tell the Whole Story

A working program shows an outcome, not necessarily how a student reached it.

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A practical review pattern

Two students may submit the same correct average function. One might revise an incorrect denominator after testing; another might write the correct solution immediately. Neither history alone proves understanding or misconduct.

Evidence checklist

Compare functional test results, revision patterns, student explanations, and any relevant accommodations before drawing conclusions.

A final answer hides the journey

Students may arrive at similar code through very different debugging, experimentation, and revision paths.

What instructors can examine

Use test outcomes, revisions, time spent, and explanations to understand strengths and misconceptions.

Avoid overinterpreting activity

A quick solution is not necessarily suspicious, and a long edit history is not necessarily authentic. Context matters.

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