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Hi I'm 16 years old and I totally disagree with cheating on a test. I never cheat on a test even if I didn't studied. So it's quarantine time and our test is online. And yesterday we've been told that we are going to do a test for like 40 min. But our teacher posted a test and said that we can send it tomorrow around 18:00. I direct massaged her because of that can we use a workbook. She said I cannot see so it's totally fine. But I don't know if it is considered as a cheating. Everybody of my friends cheat and say that is okay its quarantine, we are at home it is obviously that we can use internet and other. But I disagree I have mixed thought of this. Will this damage my relationship with God? Please, give me advice.

I apologize for my bad English!
 

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Hi I'm 16 years old and I totally disagree with cheating on a test. I never cheat on a test even if I didn't studied. So it's quarantine time and our test is online. And yesterday we've been told that we are going to do a test for like 40 min. But our teacher posted a test and said that we can send it tomorrow around 18:00. I direct massaged her because of that can we use a workbook. She said I cannot see so it's totally fine. But I don't know if it is considered as a cheating. Everybody of my friends cheat and say that is okay its quarantine, we are at home it is obviously that we can use internet and other. But I disagree I have mixed thought of this. Will this damage my relationship with God? Please, give me advice.

I apologize for my bad English!
There should be instructions on the test. If it indicates that it is an open book test you can use your workbook to help you. I am not certain what your teacher was saying but you should ask again if it is unclear to you.
 
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If your teacher has said it is OK then referring to your notes or workbook is not cheating. I agree with @disciple Clint that it would be a good idea to ask your teacher again, very directly. For example, "I just want to confirm that it is acceptable for me to use my workbook to help me answer the questions in the test."
Tests can perform three functions:
  • The obvious one: they tell you and your teacher what you know.
  • The other side of the first one: they tell you and your teacher what you don't know and so what you still have to learn
  • In an open book test they can help you to learn while you are doing the test. That is definitely not cheating.
Good luck with the test and all that follow in your academic life.
 
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Typically in school we don't do this type of test and cheating is not allowed. But I dm her and she said that we can use workbook to help with the test, because she can't see if somebody is cheating or not.
So it's kinda ...
 
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I direct massaged her because of that can we use a workbook. She said I cannot see so it's totally fine.
That's not any kind of answer at all. But it implies that using your workbook isn't permitted. So I would err on the side of assuming that using your workbook would be cheating.
 
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There is no issue here. If you adhere to the rules set out by the teacher, it's not cheating.

Exactly.

It's quite common for teachers to allow students to use workbooks during a test (they just ask harder questions).

If I understand this situation correctly, because it's possible for students to use a workbook without being seen, the teacher has permitted everybody to do so.
 
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There are both open book tests and closed book tests out there. Usually open book tests are more difficult because you can use your books. The teacher clearly indicated that this is an open book test. Use your resources and do not worry.

Good luck on your test!
 
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So this is our chat:
Me:
Can we use Internet or Workbook to answer the test?
Her: I cannot see even If someone is using, so it's allowed.

That makes the situation much clearer. It is allowed.

Many teachers will make a test harder if they know students will have access to books and the internet, or easier if they know the students can only use their memory.

Your own conscience is a good guide, but the teacher has given permission.
 
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Typically in school we don't do this type of test and cheating is not allowed. But I dm her and she said that we can use workbook to help with the test, because she can't see if somebody is cheating or not.
So it's kinda ...

well there you go ... then it's not cheating ... they had to change and allow it due to the virus situation .... better than no testing at all.
 
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