How to Cheat in Exams

Start by gathering the information you need, including formulas, keywords, vocabulary, dates, names, conjugations, etc.

Write or print information correctly. Fonts should always be clear, legible, and text should not be too big or too small. Even if you want to cram a lot into the small page, you need to remember that if the text is too small, you will focus too much on the document and thus, more easily caught. Also, if possible, you should print the document to reduce the risk of the handwriting being exposed.

Write out. This method is often used for memorization tests. Copy the content from the book onto a piece of paper and then place it on your lap or sleeve. This method has a high degree of risk, so you need to be careful when doing it.

Hide the document.

• Try the “Material on the Body” method. Instead of printing the document, you can write on the body. If you’re male, it’s probably your arm, and if you’re female, you can write on your upper thigh. They are great copy places because you can wear a skirt or a long-sleeve shirt to hide documents when not in use. It’s important not to let it look too revealing. Just write in the position facing you.
• Try the “Documentation on the water bottle” method. Print the document onto a piece of paper in the same color as the sticker on your water bottle. Stick it on there and rotate the water bottle so that the document is facing only you. Ideally, you should imitate the writing on the sticker to avoid suspicion.
• Try the “Cuff Cover Document” method. If the binder has space in the front, you can put the document in it. Insert the cover from the bottom into the desk drawer to read. With this method, you need to minimize the number of pages, especially when the classroom is not carpeted.
• Try the “Documents in a pocket calculator” method. This method is often used in math tests: this is the only case where you can use the calculator without being suspicious. Place the required recipe or content between the back of the computer and its case.
• Another pocket calculator method: If it’s a graphing calculator, save the math formula in the calculator. Then, put this information in the storage so that it can be retrieved after clearing the RAM memory at the request of the teacher. Unpack this information during the test and clear the memory when you’re done. This method can also be applied to school computers because no teacher or student will open and view the archive. If you don’t know how to store it in a pocket computer, you can learn more online or in the documentation.
• Try the “Concealed Document” method. With this method, you will hide all documents in a separate place, removing all contact with you. It could be a bulletin board in a classroom, a restroom, or someone’s chair.
• Wear long sleeves and hide documents under the sleeves. This is a very good method: the teacher won’t look under your sleeve. When they’re not paying attention, you can easily take the document out and put it back.

Try the “Sneak peek” method. Sit behind someone who will do well on the test (who brags a lot about their studies or who is very good at the subject being tested). Adjust yourself to the far left or right corner of the chair, slanting toward the person’s table: you can look over their shoulder without having to move your head too much. Never choose the student sitting in the top or middle of the class: you will be more easily spotted.

Try the “Ask each other” method. Team up with a few classmates to create a common symbology. Knowledge about the exam will be doubled because at this time, you can cooperate to signal the answer to each other. With multiple choice test:

Set hand or foot symbols for A, B, C, D, E and “wrong answer”. By creating a notation for “wrong answer”, you will both improve your score by helping each other eliminate wrong answers. You should also make sounds that attract each other’s attention without causing suspicion (such as coughing or pounding your feet).

Start by coughing to get your teammates’ attention.

Use your finger to indicate the number of questions (to sign the question “32” by hand, give 3 and then 2 fingers quickly).

Wait for your partner to signal their answer (pulls your ears for “B”).

If you are confused between 2 answers: cough, give the number of questions, signal the answer you think is correct.

Teammates can nod if it’s the correct answer and signal “wrong answer” if it’s wrong (pulling hair up).

Try to find the “For Teachers” version of the textbook. For teachers who use questions from the “For Teachers” book, buy a copy of them. You should go online to find the correct version of the book the teacher uses and buy it. Before the test, memorize the answers to the questions. This method is suitable for general science, foreign languages and/or history classes: the questions are often taken straight from the book.

Try to find the “Tested/Old” topics. You can talk to previous students or related people in the class. Learn from these questions, or if you think the questions won’t change, you can memorize the answers.

Try the “Back Later” method. If you know your teacher will send you back to finish the test, purposely don’t complete it and ask to be retaken another day. Don’t forget to memorize the topic or question so you can find the answer before continuing with the test.

• Sick fox: near the end of the exam time, please go to the restroom and stay there until the time is up or move slowly. However, before using this method, you need to make sure the teacher will give you another day because if you don’t, you could get worse results.

Try the “Bring Your Pencil” method. When submitting an assignment, if the teacher is not at the table, use the pencil you brought with you to correct or copy your answers from the work at the top of the submitted pile (this is a very risky method!).

Try the “fake test paper” method (in case you are given paper to take the test). To be successful, you need to know the exact format of the test paper so that you can write all the important points on the same paper as the exam paper.

• In case it is an exam with room for answers, you need to write down the important points in advance as questions and answers respectively. You must also add the page number and score of each question (if available on the actual paper/test).
• Next, clip this paper with the real test during the test without anyone finding out.

Try not to cram too much at the last minute. If you don’t spend a few minutes before the test going through your work, you probably won’t do well by cheating on the test.

• With essays, you need to try to remember the key words and points. Often teachers will look at key words or arguments when grading: the “mustache” part of the essay will not be as important. If you know the topic or potential topic of your thesis, learn four to five key terms or arguments expected by the teacher instead of learning everything: that will make everything a lot easier.
• With a math test, you should memorize formulas. Knowing the formula can be much more helpful than spending hours doing the exercises. Once you’ve written enough formulas to remember it, you can try using them to solve problems during test time.
• With a multiple choice test, try to “break down” the information that you know will be tested. Instead of memorizing a long list of words, you can break them down into smaller lists that are easier to remember. For example, if you’re preparing for a history test, instead of “Jefferson, Hamilton, Franklin, Washington, Grant, Lincpn, and Lee,” you could break it down into “the four founders of the United States: Franklin, Washington, Jefferson and Hamilton”, “Three American Civil War Leaders: Lee, Lincpn, Grant”. By keeping in mind the number of people on each topic, it will be easier for you to identify missed audiences.