<p>You reason with a question between two choices(say A and B), and you choose B. But you come back to it and realized that you put A, so before you can erase it to put B, your time is up. You then put the answer sheet close to the person in front of you(he blocks the view of the proctor) to erase it and put B. To me, that was more of a difference of your speed of erasing it(extreme example, but does someone who can erase it and put the right answer in 1-2 seconds deserve a better score than someone who takes 3-4 seconds to erase it to put the right answer(considering that A was filled in quite hard so that you need to really push the eraser to get it off).</p>
<p>Other than that, I did spend my breaks trying to think of the answer to a couple of math questions, but I couldn't figure them out(just curious, I wasn't going to answer those since I would have to turn my answer sheet(attracts attention) to fill in the answer. I don't consider a last few seconds cheating though.</p>
<p>Technically it's cheating, but it's sort of hard to resist to not put an answer when you know it, especially when it's just a few seconds after. Just don't put answers like sections later, in which case you would have to turn the pages. It's good to follow the rules, but can you really follow the rules and take the time limit to heart(when you can put in an answer 2-3 seconds after time) when there are people who put dictionaries on their calculators(to look on the math section later and during breaks) and discuss answers with their friends during breaks?</p>
<p>In a recent maths exam, I gained about 4 out of 100 marks just when the invigilator said stop and began colleting. I took me about 3-4 seconds to write it, and it brought my exam percentage up from 91-15%.</p>
<p>Unfortunately in the paper 2 exam, I acciedentally missed a question worth 5 marks, preventing me from getting 100%, so I suppose it levelled out...</p>
<p>But I didn't consider it cheating (to a certain extent) because it was a mere 3 seconds, and I knew what the answer was, so I felt happy that I could show this. Plus, I got what I deserved (kind of) in paper 2 by missing an easy 5 mark question.</p>
<p>To be honest, It is cheating. Whether it was a second, minute, or an hour, you gave yourself more time than others, and thus had an unfair advantage.</p>
<p>standardized tests in general are dumb
nobody wakes up and goes YAY! TIME TO TAKE ONE MEASLY TEST TO BASICALLY DETERMINE WHICH COLLEGE I GET INTO WHICH BASICALLY ALSO DETERMINES MY LIFE FUTURE. OH LOOK ITS 630AM. TIME TO DRIVE OUT TO WHEREEVER-MIDDLE-OF-NOWHERE TO TAKE MY TEST!</p>
<p>On a technical level, I think the OP is aware that it is cheating. On an ethical level, I do not think it is cheating to go over the time limit by two to three seconds. However, I'd rather not make a habit of pushing things beyond what they're supposed to be - ie I'd practice filling in those bubbles a little more quickly.</p>
<p>I don't think it is cheating, you accidently put A, you know the answer. I am HORRIBLE at bubbling, every practice test I take I end up bubbling the section above it making me erase my old answer thinking its wrong. But I would not change it if I didn't know if I should choose A or B and so I guessed so I can come back later - that I consider cheating.</p>
<p>personally, i think it's cheating, but i can understand the urge to bubble in an answer a second or two after time is called... still, both "technically" and "ethically" it is wrong-you've given yourself an advantage that others would not receive...</p>
<p>do you honestly think that, that "someone" would need those 3 seconds?? And if he did do you honestly think that he would just say to himself, "o shoot, i know the answer is A, but ill leave it B, because I am going to go 3 seconds above the time limit" </p>
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<p>Did you say that assuming that he would understand that? That's a little harsh and unnecessary calling him things like that. I'd rather not tell everyone what he said, but alam, let me ask you this: if you were half way through filling in a bubble, would you stop if time was called, or fill it in? Sure you want to maintain some level of integrity, but it's not serious and you won't feel shame for bubbling in something which takes 2-3 seconds when you found the answer within the time limit. </p>
<p>It's like the speed limit; it's not a serious crime to go 2-3 over the limit, but going 15-20 over is. Would you call yourself a "retard" or "bastard" if you went 2-3 mph over the speed limit?</p>
<p>arachnophobia: Yes, and some people's integrity focuses on kindness and refraining from doing anything genuinely harmful.</p>
<p>Rahoul: Your speed limit analogy is perfect. And thanks for letting us know that alam enjoys the childish, "I can insult you in a language you don't know!" trick. Always a classic for the under-ten set.</p>