How to Stop Yourself from Cheating on a Test

Last Updated: March 26, 2022

Have you got a big, important test or exam coming up that you didn't review for? Are you considering taking a sneaky glance at someone else's paper or peek into your book to boost your mark? Well, don't or you'll feel guilty later! This article will help you stop yourself from cheating on a test, if you have an urge to.

Steps

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Understand that even if you do pass, it won't be because you worked hard. Most people feel guilty after they cheat, and you won't feel proud of yourself. Imagine, if you get caught while cheating, you will be cold-heartedly punished and will be humiliated throughout the whole school year, or even after that! So stop cheating and work hard to make yourself and your parents proud.
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Remember that unlike the rest of your grades, you will have done nothing to earn it. If you cheat on a test, you will consequently cheat on the next time as well. Therefore, you will rely a lot on cheating and will barely study.

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Review your notes and try your best and learn from your mistakes. Revise your notes routinely. It will help you to memorize faster and better. If you continually look over your notes, you will always be prepared for any exam, even if it’s a pop quiz.
- In addition, you can try making flashcards or your own study guide to help you review for tests.
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Learn that if you do badly on one test, it will teach you to review for the rest! If there's still a bit of time left, tell a teacher that you are unprepared and they might go over areas and help you out. If your grades are dropping in a certain subject, you will be encouraged to work hard next time.
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Know that if you get bad results, you'll study next time. A bit of time left, tell a teacher that you are unprepared and they might go over areas and help you out. If your grades are dropping in a certain subject, you will be encouraged to work hard next time. So avoid cheating, and work hard.
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Remind yourself it's okay to get bad grades. Tests are tests but finals are never final because they never prepare us for the real test, which is survival.
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Know that if you are caught, you will get a zero. If you get caught while stealing a glance at someone else's paper, you'll be humiliated in the school while your parents or legal guardian will intensely punish you.
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Remember that you may score poorly even with cheating. Sometimes, when you cheat from someone, the person herself/himself hasn't prepared and is writing every answer wrong.

Warnings

You can get caught off guard while cheating in exams, the brighter student you are, the worse it will be when you are caught cheating. Your friends will keep humiliating you throughout the year or more. Don't cheat even if you are not a bright student, you could still get caught!

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The consequences of cheating in college are getting a zero and expulsion. If you get expelled from college for any reason at all, then Adult Education is your only option.

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Consider that the person who you are cheating off of got the questions wrong as well. Therefore,it doesn't make sense to cheat with the possibility they have the answers wrong.

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Cheating is taken very seriously in schools! If you are caught, expect to receive a failing grade on the assignment!

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