Sealed Blue Books: A Simple Yet Effective Way to Combat Cheating

The use of sealed Blue Books on college exams has been a long-standing practice to prevent cheating. This method, while seemingly simple, is remarkably effective in maintaining academic integrity. One former student, Sifurickb, explains in a recent TikTok video that the sealed nature of the Blue Book, combined with the restriction on writing implements, made it nearly impossible for students to use any outside materials. "The sealed Blue Book ensured that only what you brought in was allowed," Sifurickb states. The video highlights the importance of such measures in ensuring fair and honest academic assessment. The practice also underscores the ongoing challenge of maintaining academic integrity in the digital age, where new methods of cheating constantly emerge.