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I'm to embarrassed to go back to school.
This might sound a little stupid to some people, but to me it feels like the end of the world. My teacher had to take a phone call at the beginning of class, we also had a test that day. I guess I got so into my book I read right through the test and didn't even answer a single question, heck I didn't even get a paper! I heard the Bell ring and realized I didn't even get a test. I just walked out of the room like an idiot before he saw me. Now he's going to find out that I read right through a test and get really mad. I honestly don't know what to to and don't even want to go back to school tomorrow!
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Everyone makes mistakes once in a while, you're not really human if you don't. Just explain to him, your mistake, and what happened, but you shouldn't be embarrassed to go back to school. He might get mad at you and you might not get full credit for your work, but it's the right thing to do. Don't let one little mistake get in your way. That's life for ya! Anyways I hope this helps!
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Your biggest fear is that the teacher won't believe you when you explain. If you tend to be the kind of student who's always goofing off, class clown, skipping assignments, etc. then I can understand he having a hard time believing your explanation. Otherwise, its best not to leave people guessing what happened or even when you say things, what you really meant (you can tell by odd looks on peoples faces) I will explain things before even asked for explanation because I know that most people never tend to ask and would rather just wonder or it doesnt occur to them that there is a need to ask.
So like adviceman, I say to go explain it to your teacher. I am sure he's done the same thing as far as being so focused on something that he blocked out everything else going on around him. People do that at times. Its not an intentional thing, its accidental. The only thing he could be a bit disappointed with you for is pretending nothing went wrong, not trusting him enough to approach him right away and guess what, when faced with something we did that wasn't right but intentional, even the good kids will get scared and not want to own up to what happened. Its a matter of our brain not fully mature yet as our bodies seem to be. The brain isn't done maturing until mid 20's and so, yes, even I had my fair share of events where I freaked out and didn't come clean and ask for help cus I was terrified. So I dont think anything bad of you for that, especially since you've now come here to ask for advice...it shows you are a very good student and person and I am sure the teacher knows this as well, that your mistake of missing the test was an honest one. You might want to explain to the parents too and let them know you're going to tell the teacher and ask for a chance to do the test at another time. If your teacher by chance does not act favorably with you, then let the parents know so they can go speak up for you. A school is a place to learn and in the learning process, mistakes are made. If any teacher punishes a student for making mistakes, they will not want to ever apply the effort to learn by studying more, getting another chance to pass a test, etc. Its very unlikely your teacher will react in anger. If any teacher is miserable in their own personal life and brings those emotions to school to dump on the students, then they are in the wrong and your parents can speak to the principal about it. So go do the right thing and talk to your teacher.
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Okay you made a mistake, own up to it. By owning up to it and telling your teacher exactly what happened and apologizing you are in a better position for being allowed to take the test after school.
Right now your teacher could be thinking anything. Like he left the room; so you just blew off the test. You don't want the teacher thinking that or anything else he may think.
Go to school early and find your teacher. Explain what happened. We are all human and yes we can lose ourselves in books it happens to all of us. It is a plausible excuse. If your teacher knows you and knows you are not one to lie and make excuses he will believe you and possibly allow you to take the test. You may get marked down for taking it late but that's better than a failing grade for not taking it at all.
Make sure to tell him how embarrassed you were when you realized when the bell rang and that is why you left the room without telling him.
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Hey!
Remember that teachers are human beings, just like us. The best thing to do in this situation in my opinion, is to just laugh at yourself. Even though it might be harder than it sounds, it can really help make things so much less embarrassing, if you laugh at yourself, people will most likely laugh with you not at you.
I think you should just tell your teacher what happened if he asks you. He's a teacher, so reading your book through a test and getting lost in your imagination through a book is a better excuse than many. The worst that'll happen is probably a detention, which could be just 15 or 30 minutes of your day.
Remember, you'll probably laugh at this one day and can have a story to tell. Your embarrassment and worries of this will be over soon and everything will go back to normal!
For now, try to get your mind off it, read a book, watch your favourite TV show or movie, hang out with friends.
Hope this helped!
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