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How do you write really small on a cheat sheet?

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It’s helpful to write with a fine-tip pen or a mechanical pencil with a very fine lead (.5 mm or smaller). Practice writing as tiny as you can on another piece of paper so you can get the hang of it. You can also maximize your space by using abbreviations or symbols instead of writing out full words—just make sure you can remember what they mean!

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Can a cheat sheet be printed?

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Different teachers have different policies on how you can format a cheat sheet. If you’re not sure what’s allowed, ask ahead of time so there won’t be any unpleasant surprises on test day!

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What is allowed on a cheat sheet?

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Typically, you can put anything on your cheat sheet, as long as it fits in the required space. However, your instructor might have guidelines about what would be most helpful. For instance, if you’re doing a cheat sheet for a math test, you’d may want to focus on specific formulae or symbols that you covered in class. Always ask your teacher if you're not sure what's allowed.

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What if you are not allowed phones during a test?

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Most teachers don't allow phones out during tests because it's very easy to cheat with a phone. Luckily, you don't need a phone to make a reference sheet. Use an index card or a piece of loose leaf paper and hand write your reference sheet. You could also type it up on the computer and print it out.

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How do I study with a little sibling with me all the time?

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If you aren't responsible for watching your sibling, try going somewhere else where it's quiet. Libraries are great places to study if there are a lot of distractions at home.

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Can you study off your cheat sheet or use it during a test?

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Remember: this should not be a cheat sheet. If your teacher does not specifically tell you that you can have an "allowed reference sheet", then it is cheating. But you can certainly study off your allowed reference sheet before the test.

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