Accidentally brought home a test....

[Monster]

So I was taking an AP US history test and I accidentally brought it home... My teacher has each test numbered and usually counts it after everyone has completed taking a test. Without even realizing after I had taken the test, I put it in my binder. My teacher hasn't said anything about it since.

Now, the action that I'd like to take is return it, but what if he accuses me of cheating? Teachers at my school are extremely strict when it comes to cheating on tests, and I'd hate to be punished for my honesty. Should I keep it and only return it when he mentions anything or not even given it back at all?

 

[fup10k]

wait until he notices its missing?
if you've just now realized it and its been a few days it would seem fishy to bring it up probably

 

[Mariah]

Just keep it. He'll probably think that he lost it and ask you to retake it.

 

[Fhyn_K]

So I was taking an AP US history test and I accidentally brought it home... My teacher has each test numbered and usually counts it after everyone has completed taking a test. Without even realizing after I had taken the test, I put it in my binder. My teacher hasn't said anything about it since.

Now, the action that I'd like to take is return it, but what if he accuses me of cheating? Teachers at my school are extremely strict when it comes to cheating on tests, and I'd hate to be punished for my honesty. Should I keep it and only return it when he mentions anything or not even given it back at all?

Well if you took the test and was supposed to turn it in, but you didn't. By that merit alone you should fail because even if it was just a simple slip of the mind, perspective wise it is not fair for others. But who knows, honesty is best in a situation where it looks like you're going to fail either way.

 

[Chibiusa]

Just sneak it back on his desk or something.

 

[infinikitten]

If you don't bring it back, chances are he'll be inputting grades later and be like "why don't I have a grade for so and so?"

...At which point he'll either ask you to re-take it, or probably assume he himself lost it when he checks it against roll call for that day. At least, that's what I see happening. I wouldn't say a word.

 

[tobi!]

On two separate occasions have I brought tests home on accident.

On both occasions I fessed up. One let me off. The other gave me an F.

It honestly depends on the teacher.

 

[Tao]

Burn the test and kill anybody involved.


You are now safe from suspicion of taking your test home to cheat.

 

[DarkDesertFox]

On two separate occasions have I brought tests home on accident.

On both occasions I fessed up. One let me off. The other gave me an F.

It honestly depends on the teacher.

Yeah, I was going to say you know your teacher best. I think teachers should respect when a student is being honest. Mistakes happen!

 

[LambdaDelta]

Honestly, I feel that just hiding it away could potentially lead to a far worse outcome than if you were to return it and explain.

But how long ago was this test anyways?

 

[Wishy_The_Star]

honesty is the best policy.

 

[Mega_Cabbage]

Just tell him/her of the accident and ask to retake it during your free time so he/she knows you didn't cheat.

 

[Stevey Queen]

Just return it. Don't be a bad boy.

But in the mean time, make sure you check that your answers are correct. Don't waste your golden opportunity.

 

[daniduckyface]

I'd just return it and explain the mistake, most will appreciate the honesty. Don't let it sit too long though, it doesn't help D:

 

[spelling88]

i would be as honest as possible, if your teacher is respectable, they will admire you telling the truth. I'm sorry that happened to you though, but if your teacher does choose to fail/punish you i guess i could understand that because cheating is a big issue in schools. maybe bring them like donuts or something?

 

[daniduckyface]

i would be as honest as possible, if your teacher is respectable, they will admire you telling the truth. I'm sorry that happened to you though, but if your teacher does choose to fail/punish you i guess i could understand that because cheating is a big issue in schools. maybe bring them like donuts or something?

i personally think the donut thing might make it look like you are trying to suck up to make up for possibly cheating but that is just my opinion

 

[Monster]

Honestly, I feel that just hiding it away could potentially lead to a far worse outcome than if you were to return it and explain.

But how long ago was this test anyways?

I took it on Friday.

I appreciate everyone's suggestions. The more I think of it, the more horrid my outcomes look like. If I go with the "honest" route, I may have my test failed, or I may not. I am leaning towards the "he will fail me" route, since I can't imagine him letting me off the hook. On the other hand, I can just not mention it to him until he asks. I can possibly lie and try to lead him to think that he has somehow lost my test...

I am considered one of his "good" students (I set the curve for some of his tests), but he still seems like a teacher that wouldn't let me off the hook..

I really can't risk being accused of cheating because it would forever be on my record and will greatly influence my college admissions.. ugh, why do I have to be involved in this...?

 

[MozzarellaSticks]

Is this a test that you write on or just the questions?

 

[Mariah]

Your life is just one big problem after another.

 

[LambdaDelta]

You're really just overthinking matters that don't even need much thinking.

Worst to worst, you could return it and ask about taking a make up test or doing some other work for the credit. Even if he says no and fails you for the test, its still probably far better in the long term than what could result if you're found out lying.

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Is this a test that you write on or just the questions?

guessing its the former, since its not like he could cheat if he didn't have an answer sheet

(as in a sheet to write answers, not the sheet with the answers obviously)