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Plymouth University in Devon installed the signs to warn off cheaters
They illustrated the imposing, red signs with a hand covered in writing
Staff did not realise they featured genuine mathematical formulae
Student claimed he used formulae to answer a final-year maths paper
He said he expects to gain 10 per cent - an entire grade - as a result
University says writing is too small to read - but took posters down anyway
A university has torn down anti-cheating posters from its exam hall after realising they had answers to a maths exam written on them.Officials at Plymouth University installed the signs ahead of the summer exams season – but failed to realise that a stock image of a hand covered in scribbles contained genuine formulae. Students have since claimed that spotting the notes gave them a boost in a final-year maths exam – with one estimating that he will now score 10 per cent higher than he would have without the help.
University tears down signs warning against cheating... after realising they featured ANSWERS to a maths exam
Staff at Plymouth University hoped to warn off cheaters - but ended up inadvertently putting mathematical formulae right in front of their eyes, and didn't notice for days.
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