Today, I took my last final on a Scantron sheet with 200 multiple choice questions, with seconds to spare. When I finished the last question, I saw I had another bubble to fill in and I didn't know where I screwed up. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I was taking a test and thought I was doing great until I realized I was writing all my answers on the question paper, not the answer sheet. By the time I noticed, there were only five minutes left. FML
Today, I had a giant Scantron test. After putting 10 answers, I noticed every single answer was A. I got freaked out and started putting random answers. Turns out every answer on the test was A. I failed. FML
Today, I took an exam, for which I have been studying for weeks, I was confident at first, but then really struggled with it. I finished with about ten minutes to spare, turned to what I thought would be the end of my paper and found the first page of questions I was supposed to have answered. FML
Today, I took a major test, worth half my grade, not realizing that there were questions on the back of the sheet. FML
Today, while I was taking a test in class, there was a question that had everyone stumped. After what seemed like forever, the teacher finally noticed and said he'd typed the question wrong. I spent more than half the time I had to complete the test on a question that wasn't even written correctly. Yes, I failed. FML
Today, I took a final for my law class. As I was taking the test, I noticed the girl on my left copying off me. I wrote all the wrong answers on my sheet while writing the correct answers on my desk hoping she would copy the wrong answers down. I forgot to write the correct answers on my test. FML
Today, I was taking a final test online that would account for 65% of my final grade, for which I'd worked extremely hard. I had one submission for the test, and my roommate thought it would be funny to click the "Submit All" Button while I was getting a glass of water. I got a 13%. FML
Today, a few people in my class used calculators on the math final exam, even though it clearly stated at the top that they weren't allowed. The teacher found out, and now everyone has to retake the 200-question exam. I didn't even use a calculator. FML
Today, I got my results on a recent, important midterm. During the exam, I'd noticed my instructor had accidentally left an answers page in the test packet, so being honest, I didn't look at them. It turns out she did it on purpose to help us pass. I failed. FML
Today, I re-sat an expensive exam I'd flunked 6 months previously. The same impossible multiple choice questions appeared, which I'd been unable to find the answers to, even with all my textbooks and the internet. FML
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_streets_ 19
I've had that happen before, never with that many questions though, god that would suck.
colorfullyemo 4
If that happened to me, I would give up on life........
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ConnorBrown36 5
double check
whyarepeopledumb 2
Scantron*
DFlit1 0
He just said he had seconds left dumbass
racerapj 10
Even though he had seconds left, he could look over a split second or something. Anyways try for a retake or make up test
rahavan 15
Been there before FyL OP. perhaps your teacher will let you retake it?
FortuneCookie3 1
this isnt state farm.. no double check here.
ConnorBrown36 5
after each question....to make sure you filled in the right one
dcg1375 7
42-the point is its too late for that...
keeper10 1
Rodgers!!! Discount double check
n_epic_fail 14
That's when you wave the flag of failure. Double check next time (doesn't it suck when a teachers advice comes back to bite you in the ass)
ilovebigtimerush 0
His point was that when you write down each answer, next time check after each one.
thatonename 7
Also. If you tell your teacher what happened, they can look at your scantron and notice where the solid block or wrong answers begins. At that point it can be hand graded. A lot of the situations on this website can be solved by a little common sense.
FarSide 23
@72... yeah, next time. Like when he has to retake the class. Sorry OP, this sucks harder than a $2 *****.
Kennzz 0
I've had that happen before. It was 30 minutes of 1.. B, 2.. C, 3.. A
Crystal55621 19
Teacher: "Double check!" Student: "Yeah, yeah, yeah." *End of test* Student: "Dammit! Dammit! Dammit! Dammit!" Teacher: "Karma is a bitch, huh?"
graham11 14
27- taking a test on scantron is not as chill as that. It's a stressful as **** so you can't just take a few split seconds to check over all 200 questions.. If you can do that, please let me know so you can start taking my tests for me!!
kellybellaliu 0
Actually I check the question I'm on about three times. I know that people often do that so, check before you move on!! Lesson learned.
DetLions32 6
YDI for not checking the number before amswering
construction 7
140 ^ You deserve the thumbs Down for not double checking your spelling
Sebastian_NG 17
That always happens to me, but it's not like you should double check each question, double check every 20 questions or so, that's what I do
Starrii 8
So true.
redhedsaysrawr 18
not necessarily... some of those questions require "AB" or "CE" answers... so its not like it will tell you exactly that the double is wrong... but i do understand what you mean, and not all teachers like to take that much time, especially if they have a lot of students... or they might just be a crappy teacher and dont "have the time to let you redo"
eericcartman 5
Double check before the entire exam is done! Can't fill up bubbles without making sure at least once in 10 questions that you are getting the numbering right.
llamatrauma 5
lol scranton
_streets_ 19
I've had that happen before, never with that many questions though, god that would suck.
max_wilder 9
That's why I circle on the test booklet too
dcg1375 7
He said Scantron not Scranton
bertoelmexicano 6
Mr. Misfit- Are you baked? It's pretty obvious it doesn't say Scranton
VinoVeritas 18
But if you're even in Scranton, make sure to check out Schrute beet farms.
osiris39p 3
I see scrambled eggs. WTF I think I need glasses
nalia18 8
Thats why you look at the question number and what question your on every 10 or so questions
Aspen_Grace33 27
Lol I love that show!
violetdabomb 0
that's why I check if the question number matches the answer number every 5 questions or so
dancer050 0
That sucks man!!
farhil 14
You screwed up... *points at number 3* ...here
KRS_13 0
Let's hope OP just answered them all wrong first and just MAYBE get them all right ;P
colorfullyemo 4
If that happened to me, I would give up on life........
StopDropNRoll 11
Or hope for an amazing curve! Like alot of ppl do in college =D
NOTquiteRAMBO 10
And THAT'S why you have 'emo' in your name.
graham11 14
Literally one of my biggest fears. I'm sorry OP!
FarSide 23
@70... and enjoy a tasty hamburger while you are at it!
DocBastard 40
You would give up on life...because of one failed exam... Give me a ******* break. When you get knocked down, you get back up kicking and punching. Don't just stay down and give up like a little bitch.
Isaac_The_Man 0
I can't tell you how many times that has happens to me..
KiddNYC1O 22
It was a joke.
promarkchris 6
98 - empathy through hyperbole. Only one in a million wouldn't get that...
sequins 1
curve is based on some people failing spectacularly to bring down the average for everyone else...do I'm this case...he's the one setting the curve and saving other people
colorfullyemo 4
98- um it's called an EXAGGERATION.
mrsmeowmix 3
you have taken this WAY too literally
THEKAISER 4
Scranton? Like from The Office?
instnt1nfction 17
No from mars
The_Troller 14
No, from Uranus.
EpicDiabetic 0
I hate whenever I do that and the scantron sheets make it really disorientating.
unluckiestperson_fml 14
I have no idea what a scantron sheet is, I'm Scottish, anyone fill me in please? Haha
camster8393 1
It's basically a piece of paper where you fill in circles for the correct answers. This way, the teacher can scan it into the computer and it is graded automatically
unluckiestperson_fml 14
Ahhh cool, thanks dude
needsagf14 12
Yeah and it doubles the amount of time I spend on every question just filling it in! And it takes forever to erase if you mess up
_toronto_chick_ 0
When multiple choice answers are done on a separate paper. Kind of hard to explain. Screwing up on a scantron is my worst nightmare
TwistedFury25 4
scantrons suck, fyl dude
graham11 14
They remind of a psychedelic light show.. But without the lights and colors.
Jdimp 1
aaaahhh they wondrous joy of scantron that's why I always check every 2-3 lines before I move on
Angelice_fml 0
Check the number of each question as you go. Lesson learned the hard way. xD
looloothing 9
Yup. Same here.
Keyganator 5
My teacher taught me to look every 10 questions if I filled out each.
Mister_Triangle 21
That's a pretty hard way to learn that lesson. I wouldn't wish that on anyone
Steve95401 49
Same here. Consider it part of your education.
allen2688 6
I can't mark on my tests because the schools don't have enough funds for a copy for all of us.
ljcarranza 16
better hope it only happened with that final and not all of them because that....would suck even more