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There are tons of different ways to cheat on a test, but using your desk can be one of the most effective. Read on to find out how to use a desk to cheat on a test without getting caught.
Best Ways to Cheat in an Exam
Place notes in your desk drawer, tape them to the bottom of the desk, or write them down on a small strip of paper and tape them to the top edge of your desk. You can also write your notes on the desk in pencil and erase them after the test is over.
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Write down some notes on a slip of paper.
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Hide the notes in your desk.
- This method only works if you sit at a desk that has a liftable top.
- If you don't have this type of desk, you can try using your backpack in the same manner.
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During the test you can lift up your desktop and pretend that you're looking for something (like an eraser, or a pen). But in reality, you're actually looking at your notes.
- Make sure to remove something from your desk each time you up the desktop. Otherwise you will look really suspicious. Be prepared by stocking your desk (or backpack) with extra pens, pencils, erasers etc.
- Bring a flashlight if necessary.
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Before the test, get a good sheet of notes, formulas, complicated questions and answers, etc. and have it all summarized on a sheet of paper.
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Take the sheet and glue/tape it on to the bottom of the desk you know you will be sitting at. Place it so that the top is at side of the desk furthest from you.
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During the test, simply drop your pencil under the desk, reach for it, look up and enjoy your answers (do not stare for too long or the teacher might notice).
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Before class, when the teacher isn't there, write your notes on the desk in pencil.
- If the teacher walks by, just slide your paper over it.
- If you're not in the back of the class, or if the teacher periodically patrols the desk aisles, try writing very, very lightly on the desk so it doesn't stand out.
- Instead of writing out entire words or sentences, just use one letter (preferably a starting letter) to remind you what the full answer is, and just spread them out across your desk, instead of writing them all in one clumped area.
- Another good place to write is in the small indent where you can put a pencil at the edge of your desk. This is both difficult to see that spot while walking by, and you can place a pencil over your cheats without suspicion.
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When class is over you can simply erase the notes. (This works extremely well with light colored desks and pencil; use of pen isn't recommended.)
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Get to class a few minutes early, then pull out your study guide/notes that you will need on the test.
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Place them on the desk and pretend to write marginal notes on the papers, but really copy some short, abbreviated notes onto the desk. Try to write really fast.
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When your teacher starts passing out tests, put your notes away and use what you have written on your desk.
- Note: this trick is effective for short, hard to memorize notes because you can easily cover up the lead writing with your forearm and erase it afterward.
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Warnings
- Cheating is a form of dishonesty. Cheating carries serious consequences such as automatically failing the test, suspension or even expulsion.Thanks
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