If the school system wants to cut down on cheating and increase learning, there are several solutions. Some English and Social Studies teachers allow students to rewrite papers for better grades. Not only does this provide the student with an opportunity to do well in class, the student will gradually learn to write more effectively. The chemistry teachers give quizzes that can be retaken over and over until the student is satisfied with the grade. Tests can be retaken and extra credit projects are available.
Students feel that they are given chances to do well and to learn.
If other departments and other subjects took this same approach, cheating would diminish. More importantly, learning would increase and be more appealing rather than nerve-racking. If students had to retake a test one week after it was given in class, most would have already forgotten the material. If students are given the options of retaking tests and doing extra credit projects, then they can thoroughly learn and understand material, and receive a good grade in the class. In some cases, teachers just don't give A's or they may bring personal opinions into the grade.